| Seattle | Brownsville | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 92.90 | USD 76.66 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 23.00 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 100.83 | USD 57.50 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 5.17 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 129.90 |