| Phoenix | Bakersfield | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 50.00 | USD 37.50 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.66 | USD 1.75 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.73 | USD 0.91 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 392.86 | USD 1 083.33 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.09 | USD 1.00 |