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


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 138.7% more expensive than Buffalo, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $429,746 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Buffalo, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Buffalo, Minnesota
Buffalo, MN vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Buffalo, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  138.7% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  512.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  40.9% higher
  Health
  50.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher

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