| Detroit | Gilbert | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.18 | USD 1.16 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 43.47 | USD 71.50 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 5.00 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 1.95 | USD 2.56 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 45.00 | USD 30.00 |