| Los Angeles | West Valley City | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 0.92 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.47 | USD 6.50 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 2.23 | USD 3.72 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.48 | USD 5.78 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 112.37 |