| Philadelphia | Santa Clara | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.90 | USD 8.91 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 83.00 | USD 78.75 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 49.83 | USD 35.20 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.82 | USD 1.51 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 2.00 |