| Philadelphia | North Charleston | |
| Taxi start | USD 3.00 | USD 2.88 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 57.00 | USD 25.50 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 220.00 | USD 1 070.00 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 4.50 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.43 | USD 2.23 |