| Newark | Ann Arbor | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 2.00 | USD 2.17 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 133.33 | USD 683.33 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 275.00 | USD 1 017.00 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.33 | USD 1.84 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 40.00 | USD 44.50 |