| San Francisco | West Valley City | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.13 | USD 5.00 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.88 | USD 2.58 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 2.50 |
| Local draught beer | USD 5.00 | USD 4.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 112.37 |