Side question: What is the current average rent per apartment in SF/SV? What's the current average income? This report from 04/2016 states around $118k/year for income, probably base, and $4,5k rent: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-04-05/san-franc... - What do you think - still up to date and realistic?
With a roommate and no rent control monthly cost is 1500-1800. For a studio ~2500. 1br closer to 3000. 3 bedroom homes for a family are easily 6k+.
If you are young and don't mind living with others or in small spaces you can save a lot here. This usually ends with children where families frequently move to cheaper locales like Austin.
If you are young and don't mind living with others or in small spaces you can save a lot here. This usually ends with children where families frequently move to cheaper locales like Austin.