| Phoenix | Milwaukee | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 6.76 | USD 9.37 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 65.71 | USD 86.25 |
| Taxi start | USD 3.00 | USD 2.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 148.31 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 392.86 | USD 1 250.00 |