| Detroit | Dayton | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 110.91 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.81 | USD 0.67 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 17.50 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 005.56 | USD 800.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 988.89 | USD 625.00 |