| Los Angeles | North Bay | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 260.82 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.55 | USD 9.21 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 2.05 | USD 2.54 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.68 | USD 1.74 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.48 | USD 16.78 |