| Seattle | Des Moines | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.00 | USD 0.87 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 1.16 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 92.90 | USD 86.67 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 6.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 119.41 |