| Seattle | Sterling Heights | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.38 | USD 1.13 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.90 | USD 3.50 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 530.08 | USD 857.50 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 11.75 | USD 11.50 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.59 | USD 4.00 |