| San Francisco | Bellingham | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 73.08 | USD 80.00 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 4.13 | USD 2.80 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 360.00 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 14.00 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 25.00 |