| Chicago | Portland | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 1.02 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 142.38 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.77 | USD 3.61 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 900.00 | USD 2 027.51 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.00 | USD 2.30 |