| Los Angeles | Tucson | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 5.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 969.23 | USD 1 033.33 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.10 | USD 0.05 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 84.42 | USD 62.50 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.55 | USD 9.57 |