| Seattle | North Charleston | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.30 | USD 6.61 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.90 | USD 1.33 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 4.50 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.28 | USD 2.20 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 923.15 | USD 2 350.00 |