| Phoenix | El Cajon | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.09 | USD 1.38 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 135.05 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 50.00 | USD 72.00 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 69.17 | USD 92.25 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.24 | USD 1.49 |