| New York | San Diego | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 135.05 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 4 909.08 | USD 2 505.00 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.83 | USD 2.40 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.55 | USD 1.38 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 87.90 | USD 85.00 |