| Philadelphia | North Charleston | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 83.00 | USD 63.33 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.90 | USD 6.61 |
| Taxi start | USD 3.00 | USD 2.88 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 92.00 | USD 50.00 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.00 | USD 31.67 |