| Detroit | Calgary | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 13.16 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.18 | USD 1.70 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 378.57 | USD 2 197.83 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 2.12 | USD 2.34 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 35.00 | USD 86.53 |