| Houston | Baltimore | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 85.00 | USD 79.14 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 51.44 | USD 57.20 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 49.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 574.13 | USD 1 137.50 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.54 | USD 2.54 |