| Newark | Hartford | |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 37.50 | USD 35.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 275.00 | USD 1 225.00 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 127.00 | USD 47.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 250.00 | USD 209.03 |