| Detroit | Des Moines | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 005.56 | USD 916.67 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 76.17 | USD 86.67 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.98 | USD 0.87 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 9.50 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 4.25 |