| Los Angeles | Grand Rapids | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 46.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 136.76 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 105.00 | USD 65.00 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 1.65 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.47 | USD 6.00 |