| Philadelphia | New Haven | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 117.30 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.37 | USD 2.09 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 6.54 | USD 2.58 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 83.00 | USD 58.33 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 49.83 | USD 17.50 |