| Chicago | Tucson | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 5.00 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 32.50 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 9.57 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.88 | USD 1.76 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 900.00 | USD 1 250.00 |