| Chicago | Grand Rapids | |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 3.50 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 7.72 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 886.36 | USD 1 075.00 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 38.00 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.14 | USD 40.00 |