| New York | Wilkes-barre | |
| Local draught beer | USD 6.00 | USD 3.25 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.80 | USD 2.29 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 4 909.08 | USD 3 000.00 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 17.00 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 94.23 | USD 40.00 |