| San Francisco | Boston | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 204.32 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 14.86 | USD 14.26 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.13 | USD 6.00 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 3.72 | USD 2.73 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 12.00 |