| Detroit | Sunnyvale | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.98 | USD 1.03 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 2.00 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 6.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 189.20 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.58 | USD 3.75 |