| Seattle | Mesa | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 407.61 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.38 | USD 1.16 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 0.74 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 90.00 | USD 69.25 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.90 | USD 1.70 |