Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, Minnesota vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 30.2% more expensive than San Francisco, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $65,110 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than San Francisco, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Boston
than in San Francisco, Minnesota
San_Francisco, MN vs Boston, MA
Compared to San_Francisco, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher

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