| Houston | Arvada | |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 53.60 | USD 27.00 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 2.25 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 125.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 589.13 | USD 1 465.00 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.63 | USD 8.51 |