| Detroit | Fremont | |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 2.12 | USD 1.65 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 988.89 | USD 1 500.00 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 2.83 | USD 4.41 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 6.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 85.75 |