| Phoenix | Bakersfield | |
| Taxi start | USD 3.00 | USD 3.00 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 69.17 | USD 96.67 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 200.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 392.86 | USD 1 083.33 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 31.88 | USD 29.00 |