| Houston | New Haven | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 589.13 | USD 1 700.00 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.47 | USD 1.75 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.44 | USD 9.18 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 27.50 | USD 25.50 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 53.60 | USD 42.50 |
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