| Boston | Sunnyvale | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 50.00 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 12.99 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 2 206.67 | USD 2 657.14 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 6.00 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 116.00 | USD 95.00 |