| Chicago | Aurora | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 196.06 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 13.00 | USD 14.50 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 6.38 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 79.17 | USD 77.50 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 98.33 |