| Seattle | Richmond | |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.50 | USD 4.00 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 50.00 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 6.00 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.75 | USD 10.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 168.07 |