San Francisco, California vs. St. Michael, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Michael, Minnesota is 56.2% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $43,770 in St. Michael, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Michael, Minnesota is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in St. Michael
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. St. Michael, MN
Compared to San Francisco, St. Michael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  33.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower