| Newark | Madison | |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.33 | USD 5.03 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 250.00 | USD 140.36 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.50 | USD 12.35 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.59 | USD 1.04 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 11.00 |