| Newark | Arvada | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 250.00 | USD 125.00 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 4.00 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 45.00 | USD 42.38 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.50 | USD 8.99 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 6.00 |