| Newark | Plano | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 275.00 | USD 1 050.00 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 45.00 | USD 27.50 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.50 | USD 8.82 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 37.50 | USD 29.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 900.00 | USD 1 950.00 |