| Chicago | Roseville | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.00 | USD 55.00 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.00 | USD 2.78 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 226.74 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 900.00 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 9.53 |