| Houston | Syracuse | |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.76 | USD 3.27 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 2.75 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 253.03 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.71 | USD 2.00 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.44 | USD 6.61 |