| Detroit | Santa Cruz | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 988.89 | USD 279.96 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.09 | USD 4.74 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.55 | USD 1.00 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 0.29 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 35.00 | USD 33.95 |