| Detroit | Orange County | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 170.00 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 35.00 | USD 52.00 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 8.00 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 6.75 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.58 | USD 3.13 |