| Seattle | Sainte-hyacinthe | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.38 | USD 1.53 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 3.10 | USD 1.84 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 90.00 | USD 81.93 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 92.90 | USD 93.13 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 144.92 |