| Minneapolis | Atlantic City | |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 4.46 | USD 2.44 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.93 | USD 2.29 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 200.00 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.20 | USD 1.25 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 11.30 | USD 6.00 |