| Category | San Francisco | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Overall cost vs national average | -63.6% | -52.3% |
| Average rent | $3,724/mo | $2,742/mo |
| Studio | $2,648/mo | $1,959/mo |
| 1-bedroom | $3,591/mo | $2,535/mo |
| 2-bedroom | $4,744/mo | $3,345/mo |
| 3-bedroom | $5,911/mo | $4,322/mo |
| Average home price | $1,369,020 | $1,338,506 |
| Energy | $388.04/mo | $251.64/mo |
| Phone | $206.74/mo | $196.21/mo |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $5.20 | $5.05 |
| Bread (1 loaf) | $4.41 | $4.31 |
| Eggs (1 dozen) | $2.99 | $3.68 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.87 | $0.83 |
| Fried chicken | $2.65 | $3.59 |
| Coffee | $7.33 | $7.17 |
| Ground beef (1 lb) | $8.05 | $7.52 |
| Tire Balance | $78.78 | $76.25 |
| Gasoline (gal) | $4.58 | $4.48 |