| Miami | Baton Rouge | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.00 | USD 40.00 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 3.61 | USD 3.19 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.95 | USD 6.00 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 19.33 | USD 10.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 174.07 | USD 123.31 |