What it actually costs to live in
San Francisco County, CA.
Living wage breakdown for San Francisco County, California — by household size.
Living wage by household size
| Household | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult | $29.26 | $60,866 |
| 1 Adult, 1 Child | $42.76 | $88,949 |
| 1 Adult, 2 Children | $55.01 | $114,422 |
| 1 Adult, 3 Children | $67.03 | $139,414 |
| 2 Adults (1 working) | $35.95 | $74,785 |
| 2 Adults, 1 Child | $50.26 | $104,533 |
| 2 Adults, 2 Children | $62.15 | $129,263 |
| 2 Adults, 3 Children | $73.80 | $153,502 |
Annual cost breakdown (1 Adult)
| Category | Annual Cost | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $27,759 | $2,313 |
| Food | $5,538 | $462 |
| Medical | $4,284 | $357 |
| Transportation | $6,406 | $534 |
| Childcare | $0 | $0 |
| Civic & Other | $2,617 | $218 |
| Personal & Misc | $3,306 | $276 |
| Taxes | $10,956 | $913 |
| Total | $60,866 | $5,072 |
Wage comparison
Living wage$29.26/hr
Minimum wage$16.50/hr
Poverty wage$7.52/hr
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Check a salary →Data calculated from HUD, BLS, USDA, and Census data (2025). Methodology based on MIT Living Wage Calculator research.