| Boston | New Orleans | |
| Local draught beer | USD 5.00 | USD 3.25 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.02 | USD 8.20 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 7.55 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 218.33 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 116.00 | USD 85.00 |