| Chicago | Santa Cruz | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.36 | USD 0.69 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 41.77 | USD 33.95 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 45.35 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 10.75 | USD 5.00 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 3.51 | USD 1.95 |