| Detroit | Voluntari | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 121.61 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 14.49 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.98 | USD 1.86 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.03 | USD 2.44 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 2.83 | USD 1.52 |