| Boston | Sacramento | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 1.46 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 50.50 | USD 35.60 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 27.49 | USD 26.50 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 911.90 | USD 900.00 |
| Local draught beer | USD 5.00 | USD 3.73 |