| Philadelphia | Saint Paul | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 164.34 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 58.50 | USD 33.33 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 2.08 | USD 2.00 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.90 | USD 6.33 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.43 | USD 1.58 |