New York Is More Expensive Than San Francisco In at Least One Way
New York and San Francisco have long been compared for their insane costs of living, with San Francisco usually coming out on top. At the start of this year, San Francisco topped New York in median rent for a one-bedroom apartment ($3,490 vs. $3,280/month). This May, the recommended annual salary for San Franciscans to purchase a home in the city was $144,196, the highest in the country. Last summer, the median home price in San Francisco was $1.185 million, topping Manhattan