| Detroit | Phoenix | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 168.67 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.03 | USD 2.13 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 6.93 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 988.89 | USD 805.00 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 35.00 | USD 31.88 |