| Denver | Ann Arbor | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 1.50 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 73.13 | USD 65.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 125.00 | USD 154.71 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.41 | USD 2.16 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 27.00 | USD 45.00 |