| Houston | Salt Lake City | |
| Lettuce | USD 1.46 | USD 1.55 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 5.00 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.63 | USD 9.50 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 85.00 | USD 67.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 112.37 |