| Phoenix | Detroit | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.93 | USD 0.98 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 3.46 | USD 2.93 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.09 | USD 1.18 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 31.88 | USD 35.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 232.19 |