| Seattle | Springfield | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.30 | USD 6.66 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 30.00 | USD 20.00 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 3.76 | USD 1.47 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 109.82 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 100.83 | USD 82.50 |