| San Francisco | Cary | |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 91.25 | USD 103.00 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.14 | USD 1.66 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 8.50 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.13 | USD 4.25 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 3 421.56 | USD 1 071.43 |