| Chicago | Fremont | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 5.00 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 6.25 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 44.31 | USD 70.00 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 3.51 | USD 4.41 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 85.75 |