| Detroit | El Paso | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.09 | USD 6.61 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 1.25 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 163.75 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 988.89 | USD 750.00 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 10.00 | USD 9.75 |