| Detroit | Durham | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 80.00 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.55 | USD 1.41 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 1.00 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 35.00 | USD 42.50 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.18 | USD 1.00 |