| Detroit | Santa Cruz | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 378.57 | USD 573.38 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 9.60 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 1.51 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 45.35 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 5.13 |