| Dallas | Durham | |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 2.91 | USD 6.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 085.00 | USD 850.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 169.80 | USD 80.00 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 2.27 | USD 1.99 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.33 | USD 2.05 |