Cost of Living Calculator - Alaska, Minnesota vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 213.2% more expensive than Alaska, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $156,611 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alaska, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Alaska, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
601% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Alaska, Minnesota
Alaska, MN vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Alaska, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  213.2% 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
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  729.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  120.0% higher
  Health
  51.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.0% higher

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