| Houston | Sunnyvale | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.47 | USD 1.24 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 21.00 | USD 30.00 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 95.00 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.71 | USD 4.48 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 589.13 | USD 2 657.14 |