| Dallas | Santa Cruz | |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 43.67 | USD 33.95 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 169.80 | USD 45.35 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 40.00 | USD 50.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 170.00 | USD 573.38 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.14 | USD 1.40 |