Minot, North Dakota vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 187.4% more expensive than Minot, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $287,397 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Minot, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Minot, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
435% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Minot, North Dakota
Minot, ND vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Minot, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  187.4% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  447.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  121.9% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher