San Francisco, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in San Francisco, California?
$19,770 / month
for a family, 266.1% more expensive than the national average A total of $237,240 for the year for a family.
$9,067 / month
for a single person, 90.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $108,800 for the year for a single person.

San Francisco cost of living score
245.5
More expensive
145.5% higher
than the US average
63.8% higher
than the California average
San Francisco, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 245.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 145.5% higher than the U.S. average and 63.8% lower than the average for California.

San Francisco, CA

Housing costs in San Francisco?
A typical home costs $1,237,600, which is 266.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 68.7% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in San Francisco costs $3,250 per month, which is 127.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 33.8% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford San Francisco?
To live comfortably in San Francisco, California, a minimum annual income of $237,240 for a family, and $108,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about San Francisco?
San Francisco, California is known as one of the most expensive places in the country - but there are still opportunities for those looking for a reasonable cost of living. Although housing options may be limited, rental prices remain reasonable - particularly when compared to other cities in the state. Furthermore, groceries and transportation expenses remain fairly low - making San Francisco a great city if you're looking to stick within your budget.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSan FranciscoCaliforniaUnited States
  245.5149.9100.0
  116.6105.1100
  114.998.3100.0
  504.4234.8100.0
  $1,237,600$733,500$338,100
  97.5102.4100
  158.2133.1100.0
  162.1118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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from a single guy's perspective. let's start this review from 2017. I moved here to be near to my sister who also relocated, and also to attend Cal State East Bay in  More

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I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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