| Los Angeles | Wilkes-barre | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.68 | USD 2.99 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 613.43 | USD 1 200.00 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.46 | USD 3.03 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 105.00 | USD 80.00 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 37.50 |