| Dallas | Ann Arbor | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 169.80 | USD 154.71 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.70 | USD 2.17 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 93.00 | USD 89.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 233.33 | USD 1 116.67 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.59 | USD 1.68 |