Comparator
Compare 2 cities free, or up to 4 with a monthly plan.
Comparing (2/2)
San Francisco wins on rent, jobs, schools, safety, walkability and sunshine; San Jose wins on home prices, cost of living and income.
| Metric | San Francisco CA | San Jose CA |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $2,476 (better) | $2,669 |
| Median home | $1.39M | $1.23M (better) |
| Cost of living (100 = US) | 244 | 180 (better) |
| Median income | $140,970 | $146,427 (better) |
| Unemployment | 3.9% (better) | 4.1% |
| School rating | 4.6/10 (better) | 4.3/10 |
| Violent crime / 1k | 4.9 (better) | 5.1 |
| Property crime / 1k | 29.6 | 24 (better) |
| Walk score | 89 (better) | 52 |
| Sunny days | 259 (better) | 257 |
| Summer temp | 70°F | 81°F |
| Winter temp | 52°F | 51°F |
| Rainfall | 22.9 in | 13.5 in |
| Population | 830,235 | 990,138 |
| Diversity (0–100) | 71 | 70 |
| % Black | 4.7% | 2.7% |
| % Hispanic | 16.2% | 30.8% |
| % Asian | 34.9% | 39.2% |
Green marks the better value in each row.