| Minneapolis | Santa Clara | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 189.20 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.68 | USD 1.51 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 2.00 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 4.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 765.63 | USD 1 694.44 |