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


The cost of living in San Francisco, Minnesota is 26.6% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $36,721 in San Francisco, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, Minnesota is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in San Francisco
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs San Francisco, MN
Compared to San Diego, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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