| Minneapolis | Dallas | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 840.91 | USD 2 170.00 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 4.00 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 80.00 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 11.30 | USD 7.01 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 5.00 |