| Chicago | Portland | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 142.38 |
| Taxi start | USD 3.25 | USD 2.50 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 7.72 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.50 | USD 6.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 1.02 |