| Chicago | Yonkers | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 171.67 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 13.00 | USD 15.00 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 105.00 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.00 | USD 2.35 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 100.00 |
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