🇺🇸 USA
San Francisco, USA
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Among the most expensive US cities; world-class tech economy
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full San Francisco climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 72,376 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 366 Mbps | 170 Mbps | 10 ms | 65,607 |
| Mobile | 406 Mbps | 47.2 Mbps | 27 ms | 6,769 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 1 USD, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD |
|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $1,629 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $5,272 |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $6,010 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $7,873 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD |
|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $3,643 |
| 1BR outside center | $2,760 |
| 3BR city center | $5,959 |
| 3BR outside center | $4,849 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $995 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $846 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD |
|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $25.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $130.00 |
| Fast food combo | $15.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $11.04 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $3.27 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD |
|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $227 |
| Phone plan / mo | $64 |
| Internet / mo | $73 |
| Gym membership / mo | $138 |
| Cinema ticket | $17.50 |
| Preschool / mo | $2,966 |
| International school / yr | $42,000 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $36,998 |
Visa, taxes & legal in USA
Country-level research that applies to living in San Francisco — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 7/10 · cross-border collection 10/10 — legal detail → |
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo