| Philadelphia | Bellingham | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 360.00 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 35.00 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 3.00 |
| Taxi start | USD 3.00 | USD 2.50 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.90 | USD 7.11 |