| San Francisco | Baton Rouge | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.13 | USD 4.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.08 | USD 0.93 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 3.72 | USD 2.15 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 123.31 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 15.00 |