| Detroit | Jacksonville | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 6.00 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 2.93 | USD 4.27 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.03 | USD 2.12 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 151.39 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 1.50 |