Arlington, Virginia vs. San Francisco, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, Minnesota is 27.1% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $100,597 in San Francisco, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, Minnesota is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in San Francisco
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. San Francisco, MN
Compared to Arlington, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower