| Los Angeles | San Francisco | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 93.47 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 11.00 | USD 15.00 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 43.25 | USD 66.29 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.04 | USD 1.14 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.76 | USD 4.40 |