| Detroit | Port Saint Lucie | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 3.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 005.56 | USD 850.00 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.51 | USD 1.65 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.98 | USD 0.96 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 25.00 |