| Seattle | Wichita | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 161.12 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 3.25 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.62 | USD 1.24 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.18 | USD 0.28 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 90.00 | USD 80.00 |