| Baltimore | San Bernardino | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.91 | USD 3.00 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 4.00 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.04 | USD 4.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 142.86 | USD 1 800.00 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 64.50 | USD 50.00 |