| Houston | Lubbock | |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 77.50 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 5.00 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.44 | USD 8.81 |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.86 | USD 2.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 144.43 |