| Seattle | Austin | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 167.76 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 100.83 | USD 92.00 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 3.10 | USD 2.55 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.00 | USD 0.90 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 5.00 |