| Phoenix | Santa Cruz | |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 1.51 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.00 | USD 4.67 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.47 | USD 0.83 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 50.00 | USD 29.47 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 45.35 |