San Francisco, California vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 57.0% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $36,578 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to San Francisco, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  34.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower