Cost of Living in San Francisco, United States
United States · North America
Monthly budget from $3180 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$3,180
/mo
Standard
$5,950
/mo
Comfort
$11,350
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $2,000 | $700 | $160 | $320 | $3,180/mo |
| Standard | $3,800 | $1,200 | $300 | $650 | $5,950/mo |
| Comfort | $7,500 | $2,000 | $550 | $1,300 | $11,350/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Global tech epicenter with the Golden Gate, innovation culture, and world-class dining
Internet: 160 Mbps
Safety: 3.4/5
Nomad score: 3.9/5