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


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 178.9% more expensive than Detroit, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $139,451 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Detroit, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Detroit, Minnesota
Detroit, MN vs San_Francisco, CA
Compared to Detroit, San_Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  178.9% 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)
  468.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  128.9% higher
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher

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