| Phoenix | Seattle | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 392.86 | USD 2 923.15 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.22 | USD 2.85 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 50.00 | USD 90.00 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.39 | USD 1.58 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 10.00 | USD 30.00 |