| Seattle | Minneapolis | |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.50 | USD 4.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 752.91 | USD 1 376.54 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.75 | USD 12.00 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 13.38 | USD 11.32 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 90.00 | USD 70.00 |