| Boston | Fort Collins | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 4.38 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 2 206.67 | USD 1 400.00 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 6.25 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.02 | USD 9.54 |
| Local draught beer | USD 5.00 | USD 3.75 |