| Newark | Hartford | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.77 | USD 1.58 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 7.89 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.59 | USD 0.98 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 250.00 | USD 209.03 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 6.00 | USD 2.00 |