| Seattle | Sacramento | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.30 | USD 12.34 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.50 | USD 3.73 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.00 | USD 1.01 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 2.50 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 530.08 | USD 900.00 |