| Philadelphia | Springfield | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.01 | USD 5.67 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.69 | USD 4.30 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 109.82 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 0.79 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 92.00 | USD 20.00 |