| Los Angeles | Detroit | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.48 | USD 8.26 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.31 | USD 1.18 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 232.19 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.47 | USD 6.00 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 6.00 | USD 7.00 |