Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs San Francisco, Minnesota


The cost of living in San Francisco, Minnesota is 23.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,396 in San Francisco, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, Minnesota is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in San Francisco
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs San Francisco, MN
Compared to Boston, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower

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