| Phoenix | San Francisco | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 392.86 | USD 4 604.17 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 4.22 | USD 4.34 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 36.67 | USD 46.36 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.93 | USD 1.08 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 50.00 | USD 70.00 |