| San Francisco | Roseville | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.13 | USD 5.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 879.63 | USD 783.33 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 100.00 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 6.00 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 70.00 | USD 55.00 |