| Philadelphia | Tucson | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 60.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 220.00 | USD 700.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 83.00 | USD 62.50 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.00 | USD 32.50 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 760.00 | USD 1 033.33 |