| Dallas | New Haven | |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.58 | USD 2.09 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 169.80 | USD 117.30 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.50 | USD 1.75 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 758.89 | USD 900.00 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.09 | USD 8.51 |