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


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 82.5% more expensive than San Francisco, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $91,256 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than San Francisco, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in San Jose
than in San Francisco, Minnesota
San Francisco, MN vs San Jose, CA
Compared to San Francisco, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.5% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  40.3% higher
  Health
  46.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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