| Seattle | Monticello | |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 1.72 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.75 | USD 12.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 92.90 | USD 117.50 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 200.00 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 41.67 | USD 30.00 |