| Chicago | Pittsburgh | |
| Taxi start | USD 3.25 | USD 4.43 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 3.25 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 41.77 | USD 37.50 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 11.31 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 145.56 |