| Las Vegas | Ann Arbor | |
| Cappuccino | USD 4.10 | USD 3.88 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 81.94 | USD 65.00 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.45 | USD 2.17 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.72 | USD 154.71 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 65.00 | USD 58.00 |