| Minneapolis | Dallas | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 5.00 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.32 | USD 11.09 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 169.80 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 17.50 | USD 11.50 |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.00 | USD 2.58 |