| Baltimore | Detroit | |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 6.00 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 4.07 | USD 3.30 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 64.50 | USD 35.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 433.33 | USD 1 005.56 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 232.19 |