| Philadelphia | Fort Collins | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.01 | USD 12.35 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 425.00 | USD 1 550.00 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 4.38 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 57.00 | USD 41.67 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.48 | USD 1.64 |