| Houston | Lakewood | |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 12.00 | USD 11.50 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 686.36 | USD 2 287.50 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 79.00 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 45.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 0.92 |