| Minneapolis | Birmingham | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 81.40 | USD 85.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 376.54 | USD 1 116.67 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 3.50 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 765.63 | USD 664.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.94 | USD 0.86 |