| Los Angeles | Cedar Rapids | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 169.22 | USD 400.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 1.03 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.97 | USD 4.60 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 84.42 | USD 82.50 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 43.25 | USD 55.00 |