Climate: Mediterranean climate; wet winters and warm, dry summers
Overview
San Francisco may have rightly earned its reputation for counterculture. But the same quirky eccentricities and pervasive free-thinking attitudes make it a great place to retire, with its differences from the norm providing much of the appeal. The diverse cultures that call the city home ensure there's no shortage of events and festivals. And there are plenty of recreational and outdoor activities residents enjoy, aside from the usual attractions at Fisherman's Wharf and Golden Gate Park. Below are the prices you can expect to pay for various goods and services in San Francisco.
Photos courtesy of San Francisco
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Goods & services
Cost
Goods & services
Cost
Home price
$866,637.00
Ibuprofen
$7.19
Apt. rent
$2,031.00
Wine
$6.70
Lipitor
$136.26
Bowling
$5.96
Doctor visit
$119.93
Cereal
$4.71
Beauty salon
$60.62
Coffee
$4.96
Veterinary services
$58.68
Frozen meal
$4.28
Men's shirt
$42.33
Orange juice
$4.72
Washer repair
$55.13
Toothpaste
$3.52
Women's slacks
$50.16
Ground beef
$2.93
Phone
$23.16
Hamburger sandwich
$3.32
Haircut
$15.10
Potato chips
$2.96
Pizza
$12.33
Dozen eggs
$3.20
T-bone steak
$9.36
Half gallon milk
$2.68
Tire balance
$11.76
Bread
$1.73
Movie
$10.07
Tuna
$1.07
Beer
$8.31
Bananas
$0.77
Data source: ACCRA www.costofliving.org
Prices are current as of September and are subject to change.
