| Seattle | Bellingham | |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 3.76 | USD 3.85 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 3.10 | USD 0.44 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.75 | USD 14.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 360.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 994.12 | USD 475.00 |