| Dallas | Anchorage | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 45.00 | USD 60.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 80.00 | USD 78.00 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.01 | USD 9.48 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 169.80 | USD 282.02 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 11.00 | USD 15.00 |