| San Francisco | Allentown | |
| Rice (white) | USD 4.40 | USD 1.70 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 13.03 | USD 10.44 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 206.12 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 70.00 | USD 40.00 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 3.11 | USD 0.88 |