Again, using a family of four as our benchmark, this is between $54,000 and $86,300 in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties and between $60,600 and $97,000 in Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties. About 16 percent of Bay Area residents (716,800 people) are in this low-income category. What is considered low income in Bay […]

San Francisco, California is 19% more expensive than Los Angeles, California. Is San Francisco better than LA? For glitz and glamour and some cutting-edge culture in the SoCal sunshine, it’s got to be LA. But for a smaller-town feel with big-name sights, you’re best off in San Francisco. Better still, rent a car, drive the […]

Cable Car Fares One ride on the San Francisco cable car now costs $8: same price for everyone. Only exceptions: seniors 65+ pay $4 before 7 am or after 9 pm. Note: you pay $8 every time you get on. They don’t give transfers. Are cable cars free in San Francisco? San Francisco’s Cable Cars […]

Why is San Francisco so foggy? San Francisco’s fog is a meteorological phenomenon. Hot air rises away from the city, and the rising air mass creates a low-pressure zone. This zone sucks in cold, moist air from the Pacific Ocean, which brings moisture into the local climate. Why is it so cloudy in San Francisco? […]

How far is it from San Francisco to Los Angeles? These California coastal cities are 382 miles apart or a 6-hour drive along I-5. Is Los Angeles near San Francisco? Distance from Los Angeles to San Francisco is 559 kilometers. This air travel distance is equal to 347 miles. The air travel (bird fly) shortest […]

In the U.S., New York City is the most pricey to live in, followed by San Francisco—however, NYC is only #9 on the world’s most expensive cities. Is San Francisco cheap or expensive? San Francisco is the most expensive city in the United States in which to buy a home. One cause is limited supply: […]

You do not need a car in San Francisco. We have the second highest Walkscore (behind New York City), though some parts of the city are better for that than others. Parking is quite expensive, whether a rented space (generally about $300 a month and up) or in time looking and money spent for on-street […]

Set along the ocean, with rolling hills and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the United States and the jewel of Northern California. The city is full of history, great neighborhoods, parks, beaches, museums, and a whole host of entertainment options and things to do. Why […]

The Most Beautiful Streets in San Francisco Lincoln Blvd heading south. The Presidio. Folsom St — particularly at 24th St. The Mission. Balmy Alley at 24th St. The Mission. The Painted Ladies at Alamo Square. Steiner St between Fulton and Hayes. Lyon St. Macondray Lane. Napier Lane off the Filbert St steps. Twin Peaks Blvd. […]

The median listing price for San Francisco homes was $1.3 million. According to Zillow, the median asking price for a home in San Francisco is $1,299,000. Not the price for a luxury mansion or an expansive estate — that’s the price for the average home, including single-family houses and condos. How much does it cost […]

There are two main areas of tourist accommodations: downtown and Fisherman’s Wharf and the nearby Marina district. Without a car, downtown is best because so many attractions are within walking distance: Union Square shopping, North Beach (Little Italy), Chinatown, and scenic Nob Hill. Where should I stay in San Francisco for the first time? Where […]

A for lease sign in San Francisco, California on April 9, 2021. New York City has dethroned San Francisco as the most expensive city for renters, according to a report from real estate site Zumper. Which city is most expensive in California? The difference in average price between #1 Beverly Hills and #10 Palo Alto […]

Let’s examine some pros and cons of life in San Francisco and help you decide if you want to make your California dreams a reality. Pro: Opportunity. Con: Sky-High Housing Costs. Pro: Very Dog-Friendly. Con: Not So Kid-Friendly. Pro: Diversity and Progressive Values. Con: Homelessness. Pro: Transportation Options. What are negatives about San Francisco? List […]

106 degrees. The highest temperature ever recorded in San Francisco was 106 degrees on Sept. 1, 2017. Coastal Northern California is seeing a warm-up with a high pressure system over the West Coast, offshore winds and the disappearance of the coastal fog. When was the last time it was 100 degrees in San Francisco? September […]

Seattle, WA (47.6097° N) is located at a significantly higher latitude than is San Francisco, CA (37.7833° N), but it has a similar geographic location: on the West Coast of North America. Is Seattle high latitude? The latitude of Seattle, WA, USA is 47.608013, and the longitude is -122.335167.Seattle, WA, USA Lat Long Coordinates Info. […]