| Houston | Ann Arbor | |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 0.94 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 1.50 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 589.13 | USD 1 116.67 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 6.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 686.36 | USD 1 616.67 |