| Detroit | Seattle | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.98 | USD 1.00 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.87 | USD 3.28 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 45.00 | USD 41.67 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 2.25 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 127.81 |