| Los Angeles | Sunnyvale | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 189.20 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.47 | USD 6.00 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.51 | USD 1.51 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 15.00 | USD 30.00 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 2.05 | USD 4.48 |