| Minneapolis | Wilkes-barre | |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 1.89 | USD 2.20 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 17.00 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 10.00 | USD 12.75 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 43.13 | USD 40.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 840.91 | USD 3 000.00 |