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What is the cost of living in San Francisco?

San Francisco snapshot

May 2026
Median listing
$998K
YoY -0.0%
Active inventory
5,911
YoY -0.2%
Median DOM
32
YoY -0.1%
Pending ratio
0.49
YoY +0.1%
Price-reduced
12.5%
YoY -0.0%
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Living in San Francisco is very expensive, with the typical home costing nearly a million dollars. The median listing price for a home is $998,250. This price hasn't changed much over the last month or year. Homes are selling a bit faster than last year, staying on the market for an average of 32 days. Even with high prices, there are fewer homes for sale now compared to last year. Active listings are down 16.5%, and new homes coming on the market are down 8.1%. Expect to pay around $664 per square foot for a home in San Francisco. If you're looking to buy, be prepared for high prices and fewer choices. You may need to act quickly when you find a home you like.

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