Rochester, Minnesota vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 163.8% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $321,816 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
323% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Rochester, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.8% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  499.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  112.9% higher
  Health
  29.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher