| Seattle | Portland Maine | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 923.15 | USD 1 500.00 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.75 | USD 1.29 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 4.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 752.91 | USD 1 100.00 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 9.00 | USD 6.00 |