| Denver | Pittsburgh | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.92 | USD 0.99 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.99 | USD 7.03 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 73.13 | USD 85.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 125.00 | USD 145.56 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 36.12 | USD 46.25 |