| Houston | Sunnyvale | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 189.20 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 27.50 | USD 18.00 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 21.00 | USD 30.00 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 4.06 | USD 4.00 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.47 | USD 1.24 |