| Phoenix | Santa Rosa, California | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.22 | USD 4.28 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 65.71 | USD 58.33 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 156.21 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 105.56 | USD 1 966.67 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.96 | USD 4.55 |