| Los Angeles | Arvada | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 45.00 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 105.00 | USD 84.29 |
| Local draught beer | USD 5.00 | USD 4.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 125.00 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 2.53 | USD 3.55 |