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Cost of Living in San Francisco, CA

Population: 836,321 | California

228
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

San Francisco is 128% more expensive than the national average.

183
Housing
453
Home Values
118
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$141,446
vs US Median ($75,149)
+88%

Housing

Median Rent
$2,419/mo
Median Home Value
$1,380,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$2,620/mo

Everyday Prices in San Francisco

BLS Average Prices for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.53
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+15% vs US
🥚
$2.88
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+15% vs US
🥛
$4.64
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+15% vs US
🍞
$2.13
Bread (white)
per lb
+15% vs US
🍗
$4.77
Chicken breast
per lb
+15% vs US
$0.31
Electricity
per kWh
+62% vs US

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