| Denver | Tempe | |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.64 | USD 1.65 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 790.33 | USD 650.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 465.00 | USD 1 300.00 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 79.00 | USD 64.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.92 | USD 0.96 |