| Boston | Roseville | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 1.46 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 226.74 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 1.01 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 11.50 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.96 | USD 2.78 |