| Dallas | Missoula | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 169.80 | USD 143.78 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 80.00 | USD 25.00 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 45.00 | USD 40.00 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 11.00 | USD 10.00 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.01 | USD 7.85 |