| Minneapolis | Bellingham | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.93 | USD 1.83 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 25.00 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.87 | USD 0.85 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 360.00 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 3.00 |