| Seattle | Orange County | |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.50 | USD 5.13 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 170.00 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 46.36 | USD 50.00 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.55 | USD 2.20 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 923.15 | USD 2 650.00 |