| New York | Houston | |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.26 | USD 2.80 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 241.43 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 4 909.08 | USD 2 686.36 |
| Taxi start | USD 2.50 | USD 4.00 |
| Local draught beer | USD 6.00 | USD 3.00 |