| Denver | Kansas City | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 125.00 | USD 173.44 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 9.00 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 4.25 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 3.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 287.50 | USD 1 200.00 |