Des Moines, Iowa vs. San Francisco, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, Minnesota is 49.7% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $74,841 in San Francisco, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, Minnesota is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. San Francisco, MN
Compared to Des Moines, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.4% higher