| Dallas | Portland Maine | |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 1.50 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 40.00 | USD 26.67 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 11.00 | USD 12.00 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 45.00 | USD 61.57 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 170.00 | USD 1 500.00 |