Moving to San Francisco, CA
City Overview
Cost of Living
142
Avg Temperature
51°–64°F
State Income Tax
13.3%
Population
874K
Fog-wrapped hills, tech wealth, and progressive politics define this compact, walkable city. The rent is eye-watering, but the food scene, natural beauty, and cultural institutions remain world-class.
Average Moving Costs to San Francisco
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,566 mi | $3,715–$5,844 | $2,239–$3,639 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 347 mi | $2,390–$3,702 | $984–$2,081 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,855 mi | $3,193–$5,027 | $1,836–$3,141 |
| Houston, TX | 1,642 mi | $3,039–$4,787 | $1,716–$2,990 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 653 mi | $2,499–$3,897 | $1,157–$2,295 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,517 mi | $3,575–$5,647 | $2,211–$3,605 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,487 mi | $2,939–$4,626 | $1,629–$2,882 |
| San Diego, CA | 458 mi | $2,443–$3,791 | $1,047–$2,159 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,481 mi | $2,965–$4,660 | $1,625–$2,878 |
| San Jose, CA | 42 mi | $1,390–$2,321 | $214–$617 |
Neighborhoods in San Francisco
Mission District
A popular neighborhood in San Francisco, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Noe Valley
A popular neighborhood in San Francisco, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Hayes Valley
A popular neighborhood in San Francisco, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Marina
A popular neighborhood in San Francisco, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Sunset District
A popular neighborhood in San Francisco, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in San Francisco
Cost of Living Index
42% above the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$3,200/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$4,100/mo
Moving to San Francisco from These Cities
From New York, NY
2,566 miles
Full-Service
$3,715–$5,844
From Los Angeles, CA
347 miles
Full-Service
$2,390–$3,702
From Chicago, IL
1,855 miles
Full-Service
$3,193–$5,027
From Houston, TX
1,642 miles
Full-Service
$3,039–$4,787
From Phoenix, AZ
653 miles
Full-Service
$2,499–$3,897
From Philadelphia, PA
2,517 miles
Full-Service
$3,575–$5,647
From San Antonio, TX
1,487 miles
Full-Service
$2,939–$4,626
From San Diego, CA
458 miles
Full-Service
$2,443–$3,791
From Dallas, TX
1,481 miles
Full-Service
$2,965–$4,660
From San Jose, CA
42 miles
Full-Service
$1,390–$2,321
From Austin, TX
1,500 miles
Full-Service
$2,989–$4,694
From Jacksonville, FL
2,370 miles
Full-Service
$3,455–$5,463