| Phoenix | Charlotte | |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.73 | USD 0.90 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 119.98 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 392.86 | USD 1 700.00 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.39 | USD 1.80 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 805.00 | USD 1 141.67 |