| San Francisco | Fayetteville | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 2.34 | USD 1.25 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 6.50 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 2 644.00 | USD 425.00 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 25.00 | USD 12.50 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.88 | USD 2.76 |