| Detroit | West Valley City | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 112.37 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.81 | USD 0.76 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 5.00 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.21 | USD 0.39 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 39.00 | USD 26.00 |