| Detroit | Monticello | |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 35.00 | USD 40.00 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 45.00 | USD 30.00 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 3.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 688.00 | USD 966.67 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 7.07 |