| Dallas | Modesto | |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.38 | USD 6.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 0.90 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 170.00 | USD 1 466.67 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.09 | USD 7.15 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 169.80 | USD 161.00 |