First, the perks of moving to San Francisco
#1.
Clearly, Im not the only one that thinks so!
Oh, and if thats not enough, youll also notice the most charming cable cars!
Living in San Francisco
Theres no shortage of iconic San Francisco landmarks to take out-of-town visitors to.
Everyone is guaranteed to remark on the endearing charm of the city.
#2.
Living in San Francisco
Simply put, theres ALWAYS something to do.
In terms of art, theres no shortage of top-notch museums and local art shops to peruse.
But the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art deserves a personal shout-out.
#3.
And then theres always Golden Gate Park, the third most visited park in the country.
Few know that Golden Gate Park is bigger than New York Citys Central Park.
The park is a true testament to the citys commitment to the importance of public green spaces.
#4.
The perks of living in a diverse city are numerous.
Youre bound to meet interesting people from all walks of life!
Not to mention being exposed to delicious fare and stumbling upon some intriguing traditions to boot.
Its eye (and mind) opening.
San francisco Hyde Street Cable Car Tram of the Powell-Hyde in California (Shutterstock-lunamarina)
#5.
In fact, in 2019, tech jobs accounted for20.5%of all jobs in the city.
The largest employers in Silicon Valley are Facebook, Netflix, Google, Yahoo, Apple, and Tesla.
San Francisco’s Lombard Street (Shutterstock-Lewis Liu)
If youre into networking, this is the city for you.
Work/life balance is a foreign concept at best (Ill cover this more in depth shortly).
#6.
Grace Cathedral at Twilight in downtown San Francisco (Shutterstock-Chris LaBasco)
Efficient public transportation
As with all cities, locals have a love/hate relationship with public transportation.
In fact, San Franciscos public transportation is considered one of thebest in the country.
Owning a car in this hilly city is a hassle, no way around it.
Boats in Fisherman’s wharf in San Francisco. California (Shutterstock/Gabriele Maltinti)
Or, if you prefer to bike, San Francisco is considered one of the 10best biking citiesin America.
#7.
The citys robust food scene is one of my favorite things about living in San Francisco.
Dont just take my word for it, San Francisco was recently rated thebest food city in America.
In fact, San Francisco is one of (only) five major US cities that has Michelin-Starred restaurants.
But the food scene isnt reserved for 5-course meals and price tags reserved for generous trust-funds.
Affordable food is very easy to come by, the taco scene is worth writing home about!
#8.
And its true, the city is charged with entrepreneurial spirit, optimism and opportunity.
You cant help but feel inspired this is the hometown of tech giants!
In fact, San Francisco has thelowest percentage of kidsof any major US city.
Theres roughly the same number of dogs as there are children:120,000.
I would gander that the high cost of living bears most of the blame.
#9.
If you get the chance go!
Or swing by the sister-restaurants Bouchon and Ad Hoc, both by world-renowned chef Thomas Keller.
Cons of Living in San Fransisco
#1.
Now, I will say this homelessness was always an issue in San Francisco.
The citys mild climate and ample resources make it understandable.
Living in San Francisco is a tale of extremes extreme wealth and extreme poverty.
Alongside million dollar homes, youll find tent cities and folks living in doorways and streets.
You Should Know:San Francisco is home to one of thehighest homeless populationsin the country.
Its heartbreaking and theres no easy solution.
#2.
Everyday things, like haircuts, attractions, restaurants, etc.
are often much more expensive in San Francisco than other US cities.
#3.
The rent is too damn high
Highest rent in the country?Check.
The average monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment will set you back $3,500.
The reason is simple, theres a lot of demand and little supply.
Best way to get around the steep rent prices in San Francisco?
Roommates and choosing the right neighborhood.
And if youre interested in purchasing a home, good luck.
The median home price clocks in at a startling$1.3 million.
#4.
#5.
The climate and weather (hey, Karl!)
Ladies and gentlemen, Im pleased to introduce you toKarl the Fog.
As someone that grew up on the west coast, I find the gray weather of San Francisco homey.
But some transplants cant handle the constant fog, which is understandable.
However this is starting to change…
#6.
It seems wildfires and the subsequent unhealthy air quality is all but inevitable during the summer months.
Hell, Id argue its quickly becoming a normal part of daily life in San Francisco.
The wildfires of 2020 burned arecord-setting 4 million acresof forests near San Francisco.
#7.
#8.
Nightmarish traffic
Some people love to complain about the traffic in their hometowns.
#9.
The transient vibe can be a double-edged sword.
Theres always something new happening!
Things can feel a bit less stable with people constantly coming and going.
Honestly, I cant imagine living anywhere else at this stage in my life.
