| Houston | Seattle | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 90.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 574.13 | USD 1 530.08 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 5.00 |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.86 | USD 3.28 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 589.13 | USD 1 752.91 |