| Dallas | Simi Valley | |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.38 | USD 7.50 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 170.00 | USD 2 000.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 80.00 | USD 80.00 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 11.00 | USD 15.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 233.33 | USD 1 775.00 |