| Chicago | West Palm Beach | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 11.51 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 197.76 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.00 | USD 50.00 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 9.81 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 4.33 | USD 2.89 |