| Detroit | Seattle | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 35.00 | USD 90.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 378.57 | USD 2 923.15 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 127.81 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.87 | USD 3.28 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 7.00 |