| Minneapolis | Hartford | |
| Eggs (12) | USD 1.87 | USD 2.63 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 209.03 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 206.67 | USD 1 225.00 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 15.00 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 4.13 | USD 7.34 |