| Houston | Odessa | |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 53.60 | USD 40.00 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 80.00 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.46 | USD 2.12 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.47 | USD 3.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 574.13 | USD 1 500.00 |