| Phoenix | Denver | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | CAD 1 524.29 | CAD 2 019.87 |
| Local draught beer | CAD 4.14 | CAD 5.52 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | CAD 90.60 | CAD 100.83 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | CAD 9.55 | CAD 12.39 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | CAD 68.94 | CAD 108.92 |