| Detroit | Modesto | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 005.56 | USD 1 300.00 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.63 | USD 1.37 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 35.00 | USD 40.00 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 4.50 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 8.00 |