| Seattle | Allentown | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 206.12 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.28 | USD 1.70 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.85 | USD 1.41 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.50 | USD 2.25 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 923.15 | USD 1 433.33 |