| Minneapolis | Baltimore | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.42 | USD 1.24 |
| Taxi start | USD 5.00 | USD 2.10 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.87 | USD 1.15 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 17.50 | USD 35.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 141.65 |