| Denver | Rochester | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.51 | USD 9.72 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 1.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 125.00 | USD 107.00 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 42.38 | USD 26.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 287.50 | USD 1 033.33 |