| Los Angeles | Albany | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 146.60 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 50.00 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 1.25 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 75.00 | USD 65.00 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.55 | USD 12.52 |