San Francisco, California vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 59.6% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $44,047 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in St. Paul
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to San Francisco, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  33.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower