| San Francisco | Sudbury | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.08 | USD 1.29 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 3 421.56 | USD 1 449.88 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 25.00 | USD 11.05 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.13 | USD 5.75 |
| Local draught beer | USD 5.00 | USD 5.06 |