| Detroit | Fort Myers | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 115.73 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 2.25 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 6.33 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 688.00 | USD 650.00 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 2.93 | USD 2.09 |