| Boston | Plano | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.00 | USD 0.96 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.02 | USD 8.82 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 39.75 | USD 29.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 911.90 | USD 1 050.00 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 1.00 |