| Los Angeles | Reno | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.46 | USD 2.72 |
| Local draught beer | USD 5.00 | USD 3.50 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 130.00 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.68 | USD 1.83 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.48 | USD 9.91 |