| Boston | Santa Clara | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.08 | USD 0.10 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.86 | USD 2.00 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 65.42 | USD 35.20 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 5.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 911.90 | USD 1 957.78 |