| Seattle | Binghamton | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 2.00 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.28 | USD 2.09 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 923.15 | USD 900.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 351.90 |
| Taxi start | USD 2.50 | USD 7.50 |