| Thunder Bay | Detroit | |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.18 | USD 3.58 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 4.18 | USD 3.30 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 288.78 | USD 1 378.57 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 127.68 | USD 1 005.56 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.23 | USD 42.50 |