| Detroit | Durham | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 35.00 | USD 51.50 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 80.00 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.58 | USD 4.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 76.17 | USD 70.00 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 1.95 | USD 2.05 |