| Los Angeles | Providence | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.55 | USD 9.60 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 148.37 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 969.23 | USD 1 400.00 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 105.00 | USD 120.00 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 70.00 |