| Las Vegas | Santa Cruz | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.72 | USD 45.35 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 657.27 | USD 279.96 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 100.00 | USD 468.75 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 8.50 | USD 9.60 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 5.13 |