| Dallas | Milwaukee | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.70 | USD 2.00 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 5.00 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 11.00 | USD 10.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 169.80 | USD 148.31 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 1.18 |