St. Paul, Minnesota vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 147.5% cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $0 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
361% more expensive in San Francisco
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to St. Paul, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  147.5% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  529.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  51.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher