| Chicago | Atlantic City | |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 2.27 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.88 | USD 1.05 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 1 200.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 978.58 | USD 900.00 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.00 | USD 1.25 |