| Seattle | Simi Valley | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 752.91 | USD 1 775.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 923.15 | USD 2 000.00 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.90 | USD 1.00 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.59 | USD 3.35 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.85 | USD 2.98 |