| Atlanta | Oakland | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.50 | USD 2.10 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.00 | USD 12.00 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 37.00 | USD 40.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 180.96 | USD 100.68 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.23 | USD 9.40 |