| New York | Bellingham | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 360.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 87.90 | USD 80.00 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.83 | USD 2.80 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 75.00 | USD 35.00 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.80 | USD 1.69 |