| Houston | Vallejo | |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.89 | USD 6.50 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 54.80 | USD 79.00 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 1.75 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 574.13 | USD 1 200.00 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 2.80 | USD 2.37 |