Julia is a systems architect at a global information technology company. The company intends to relocate Julia from Palo Alto, California to one of its units in Manila. Before doing so$,$ the company compares the living costs and standards between Palo Alto and Manila and appropriately decides on a compensation package. In this scenario, what is the intent of the company in comparing living costs and standards between the two cities?

Multiple choice question.

It is meant to differentiate between employees on the basis of their performance.

It is meant to maintain the same level of purchasing power.

It is meant to lower labor costs and minimize any overhead costs.

It is meant to regulate tax deductions for employees relocating to different countries.