| Boston | Tacoma | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 245.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.00 | USD 0.96 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 42.50 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 1.30 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 2 206.67 | USD 998.33 |