| Detroit | Portland | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 005.56 | USD 1 301.56 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 15.67 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 6.00 |
| Taxi start | USD 2.50 | USD 2.50 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 988.89 | USD 1 028.53 |