| Chicago | Port Huron | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 152.73 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 644.39 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 12.58 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 64.90 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.62 | USD 2.07 |