| Chicago | Rochester | |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 3.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 107.00 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 20.00 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.96 | USD 2.39 |
| Taxi start | USD 3.25 | USD 3.00 |