| Chicago | New Haven | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 117.30 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 850.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 900.00 | USD 1 716.67 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 8.51 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 2.64 | USD 2.20 |