Zip 94131 (San Francisco, CA) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in San Francisco, California?
$23,640 / month
for a family, 337.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $283,680 for the year for a family.
$9,333 / month
for a single person, 95.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $112,000 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 (zip 94131), 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.

Zip 94131 (San Francisco, CA)

Housing costs in San Francisco?
A typical home costs $1,480,800, which is 338.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 101.9% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in San Francisco costs $3,350 per month, which is 55.8% more than the national average of $2,150 and 18.8% more than the state average of $2,720.

Can I afford San Francisco?
To live comfortably in San Francisco (zip 94131), California, a minimum annual income of $283,680 for a family, and $112,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about San Francisco?
The cost of living in 94131 San Francisco, CA is 273 which is significantly higher than the US average of 100. In this area, the median house value is also significantly higher than the US average at $1.4808e+006 compared to $338,100. This means that property and housing prices in this part of San Francisco are considerably more expensive than other parts of the country. Living expenses for such things as food, transportation, entertainment, utilities, healthcare and taxes are all more costly in 94131 as well.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSan FranciscoCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  118.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock98.3100.0
  593.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  97.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock133.1100.0
  162.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in San Francisco since 1969 & at the same address since 1987. It has all the problems of any city, but far, far more redeeming qualities than most. I can't  More

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