| Seattle | Sterling Heights | |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 100.83 | USD 125.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 120.50 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 37.50 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 3.10 | USD 2.00 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.58 | USD 3.00 |