Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Francisco, CA metro were 115.6 vs 104.8 in Minneapolis, MN in 2024 (US = 100), so San Francisco is 10.3% more expensive than Minneapolis; housing rents differ by 74% (194.7 vs 111.8). A $75,000 income in San Francisco buys about what $68,000 buys in Minneapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Francisco | Minneapolis | San Francisco vs Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 115.6 | 104.8 | +10.3% |
| Goods | 108.5 | 103.1 | +5.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 194.7 | 111.8 | +74.1% |
| Utilities | 172.6 | 93.5 | +84.6% |
| Other services | 106.2 | 104.4 | +1.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.1 | 102.9 | +15.7% |
| $50,000 in San Francisco equals in Minneapolis | $45,333 | ||
| $100,000 in San Francisco equals in Minneapolis | $90,666 | ||
| $150,000 in San Francisco equals in Minneapolis | $135,999 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.