Cost of Living in San Francisco, CA
Population: 836,321 • 2026 Data
$141,446
Median Household Income
+83% vs national
$2,419
Median Monthly Rent
+79% vs national
$1,380,500
Median Home Value
+307% vs national
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in San Francisco
The median home value in San Francisco, CA is $1,380,500. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $2,419, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $2,620.
Rent-to-income ratio: 20.5%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.
Income and Employment
The median household income in San Francisco, CA is $141,446. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%, with a labor force of 514,336 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.