| Chicago | Colorado Springs | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.00 | USD 2.44 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.31 | USD 1.40 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 5.50 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 127.50 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 45.10 | USD 36.25 |