| Los Angeles | Scottsdale | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.46 | USD 3.99 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 169.22 | USD 800.00 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 15.00 | USD 30.00 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.48 | USD 8.80 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.31 | USD 1.25 |