San Francisco, California vs. Golden Valley, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Golden Valley, Minnesota is 54.1% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $22,951 in Golden Valley, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Golden Valley, Minnesota is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Golden Valley
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Golden Valley, MN
Compared to San Francisco, Golden Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.1% lower
      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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  34.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower