| Philadelphia | Baton Rouge | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 123.31 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 23.50 | USD 10.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 220.00 | USD 796.50 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.01 | USD 5.31 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 58.50 | USD 40.00 |