| Detroit | Saint Petersburg | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 35.00 | USD 49.06 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 18.28 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 8.66 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.69 | USD 0.96 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 36.00 | USD 107.80 |