Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs San Francisco, Minnesota


The cost of living in San Francisco, Minnesota is 29.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,652 in San Francisco, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, Minnesota is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in San Francisco
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs San Francisco, MN
Compared to Seattle, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.6% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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