| New York | West Jordan | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 112.00 | USD 79.25 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 112.37 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 13.00 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.55 | USD 1.18 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.86 | USD 5.78 |