Cost of Living in San Francisco County, CA

Modeled annual cost: $74,229.

Median family income: $165,603.

Affordability Snapshot

CA County Median

$58,396

State Rank

15thMost expensive counties in CA out of 58See California county rankings

Median Income

$165,603

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in San Francisco County, CA.

$25,403 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$74,229

Per year

  • Housing:$25,403
  • Taxes:$17,491
  • Other Costs:$9,667
  • Transport:$8,695
  • Healthcare:$7,238
  • Food:$5,735
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in California

1Imperial County, CA
$47,311
2Kern County, CA
$49,670
3Glenn County, CA
$50,489
4Del Norte County, CA
$50,714
5Modoc County, CA
$50,936

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Cost of Living in San Francisco County, CA (2026)