| Detroit | North Charleston | |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.63 | USD 1.38 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 35.00 | USD 50.00 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 36.00 | USD 46.67 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 87.50 | USD 55.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 124.83 |