| Minneapolis | Santa Rosa, California | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 6.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 206.67 | USD 1 200.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 156.21 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 81.40 | USD 58.33 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.43 | USD 7.00 |