| Phoenix | El Cajon | |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 36.67 | USD 31.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 640.00 | USD 1 028.85 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 50.00 | USD 72.00 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 31.88 | USD 37.92 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 805.00 | USD 1 282.63 |