| Philadelphia | Hoboken | |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 1.25 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 6.50 | USD 7.46 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 167.60 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 815.63 | USD 639.23 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 425.00 | USD 1 491.53 |