| Chicago | Thornton | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 215.75 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 41.77 | USD 60.00 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 10.00 | USD 5.50 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.36 | USD 1.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 800.00 |