| Denver | San Bernardino | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 287.50 | USD 1 800.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 73.13 | USD 120.00 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 13.50 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 79.00 | USD 50.00 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 4.00 |