Comparator
Compare 2 cities free, or up to 4 with a monthly plan.
Comparing (2/2)
Los Angeles wins on rent, home prices, cost of living and sunshine; San Francisco wins on income, jobs, schools, safety and walkability.
| Metric | Los Angeles CA | San Francisco CA |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,933 (better) | $2,476 |
| Median home | $921k (better) | $1.39M |
| Cost of living (100 = US) | 173 (better) | 244 |
| Median income | $81,939 | $140,970 (better) |
| Unemployment | 5.3% | 3.9% (better) |
| School rating | 1.7/10 | 4.6/10 (better) |
| Violent crime / 1k | 6.7 | 4.9 (better) |
| Property crime / 1k | 22.6 (better) | 29.6 |
| Walk score | 69 | 89 (better) |
| Sunny days | 284 (better) | 259 |
| Summer temp | 84°F | 70°F |
| Winter temp | 58°F | 52°F |
| Rainfall | 14.3 in | 22.9 in |
| Population | 3,857,263 | 830,235 |
| Diversity (0–100) | 68 | 71 |
| % Black | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| % Hispanic | 47.2% | 16.2% |
| % Asian | 11.9% | 34.9% |
Green marks the better value in each row.