| Chicago | Sioux Falls | |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 13.00 | USD 12.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 100.00 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 2.39 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 70.00 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 3.38 |