| Seattle | Long Beach | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 148.49 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 30.00 | USD 10.00 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 5.00 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.64 | USD 3.59 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.30 | USD 4.41 |