| Detroit | Guelph | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 988.89 | USD 794.75 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 42.50 | USD 64.44 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 4.60 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 10.00 | USD 11.05 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 2.76 |