| Detroit | Santa Cruz | |
| Lettuce | USD 1.51 | USD 0.60 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 45.35 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 76.17 | USD 65.08 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.18 | USD 0.69 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 0.29 |