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Researched Updated Oct 22, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Transportation

Highway Access
US-101 comes up the Peninsula and, from the north, over the Golden Gate Bridge. I-280 is the more scenic approach from the south. I-80 crosses the Bay Bridge from Oakland. 12 39
Best Taxi/Ride App
Uber and Lyft cover the city. Waymo offers driverless Jaguar I-PACE rides from the Sunset to San Jose. Wikivoyage says Waymo skips Treasure Island, Yerba Buena Island, the North Bay and the East Bay, and at SFO only the Rental Car Center and the Grand Hyatt. 12 22
Bike/Scooter Rental
Bay Wheels (Lyft): a single ride is USD 1 to unlock then USD 0.19 a minute; the day pass is USD 15 (30 minutes included) and the month pass is USD 29 (45 minutes included, then USD 0.17 a minute). E-bikes are USD 0.49 a minute after a USD 1 unlock. Wikivoyage also lists Lime and Spin scooters; a current unlock price was not on the bike page. 19 12
Best Beach Nearby
Ocean Beach, along the Sunset, is the long Pacific beach. Fires are allowed only in the National Park Service rings between stairwells 15 and 20, from 1 March through 31 October. Wikivoyage also names Baker Beach and advises against swimming because of currents. 30 12
Top Regional Airline
Southwest uses Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, which Wikivoyage calls a major Southwest hub, with BART into the city. At SFO, Wikivoyage puts Alaska Airlines and American Airlines in Terminal 2. 12
Top International Airline
San Francisco International Airport, about 10 miles south of downtown, is the main international airport. Wikivoyage says United Airlines uses Terminal 3 and foreign airlines use the International Terminal. 12
Main Train/Transit Hub
Caltrain ends at Fourth and King in SoMa. Salesforce Transit Center, 425 Mission Street, is the regional bus terminal for Greyhound, AC Transit and Golden Gate Transit. Amtrak long-distance trains stop in Emeryville, across the bay, with a Thruway bus to Mission and Fremont. 12
Public Transport Passes
An adult single ride is USD 2.85 with Clipper or a contactless card, or USD 3.00 cash, and is good for 120 minutes. The monthly M pass on Clipper is USD 86 and includes the cable car; the A pass is USD 104 and adds BART inside San Francisco. Visitor passports are USD 15, USD 35 and USD 47 for one, three and seven days. 2
Regional Travel
BART runs under Market Street to the East Bay and to SFO. Caltrain runs from Fourth and King to San Jose. Golden Gate Ferry and San Francisco Bay Ferry serve the North Bay and the East Bay. bart.gov returned 403, so a current BART fare is not stated. 12

Essentials

City
San Francisco, a consolidated city and county in California, United States. The Spanish mission settlement dates to 1776; the town was Yerba Buena until the United States renamed it after 1846. 1 12
Population
826,079 in the city and county on the Census Vintage 2025 estimate, as cited by Wikipedia (census.gov returned 403). Wikipedia also says some 4.6 million people live in the metropolitan statistical area; a figure of 4,648,486 on the same page is tagged 2021. 1
Internet Speed
Sonic markets residential fiber up to 10 Gigabits. Livingcost, modified 21 June 2026, lists a 50 Mbps-plus plan at USD 69.80 a month. Ookla returned 403, so there is no city median here. 32 31
Currency & Banking
US dollar (USD). This run uses the World Bank official rate of 1.0 local unit per US dollar for 2024 and 2025, dated 2026-10-19 in the country prep. Muni takes contactless cards and Clipper. 4 2
Tap Water
Drinkable. SFPUC says the main supply is snowmelt from the Tuolumne River stored in Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, and that testing meets or exceeds federal and state health standards. The 2025 annual report for San Francisco is linked from that page. 10
Power
120 V, 60 Hz, plug types A and B (two flat pins, or those plus a round ground). Visitors from Europe or the UK need an adapter. 11
SIM Card
Visible, on Verizon, starts at USD 25 a month with taxes and fees included. 3
Banking for Expats
Muni takes contactless cards and Clipper. Wikivoyage notes that Wells Fargo was founded in San Francisco in the Gold Rush. A bank that opens accounts for visitors without a Social Security number was not on the pages opened. 2 12
Accommodation
Livingcost, modified 21 June 2026, shows a 40 square metre one-bedroom in the center at USD 3,199 a month and a cheaper one-bedroom at USD 2,521. 31
Cashless Friendly
Yes. SFMTA takes a chip credit or debit card for an adult single-ride Muni fare, and Clipper on phones or plastic cards. Cash on board needs exact change. 2
Short Term Rentals
The city has an Office of Short-Term Rentals; the night-cap text did not render on 22 October 2026. Livingcost shows a 40 square metre one-bedroom in the center at USD 3,199 a month. 40 31
Budget Accommodation
HI San Francisco Downtown, 312 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, near Union Square and a BART ride to the airports. Dorms and private rooms, free Wi-Fi. A current bunk rate was not on the page (updated 8 October 2026). 21
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Fisherman's Wharf, for the waterfront and the Alcatraz ferry at Pier 33, or Union Square, for hotels and shops, including Apple at 300 Post Street. 12 24 37
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
The Mission, for Groundfloor coworking (USD 75 a day or USD 450 a month), restaurants, and Muni. BART also runs under Market Street downtown. 20 12

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Groundfloor Mission, on LiquidSpace: open desk USD 450 a month (one-month minimum) and a day pass USD 75. The listing map point is in the Mission (about 37.766, -122.422). A street address was not printed on the listing. 20
Best Cafe for Work
Wikivoyage says coffee houses offer wireless and that the #SFWiFi network is on Market Street. For a desk, Groundfloor Mission is USD 75 a day. 12 20

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, 1001 Potrero Avenue, phone 628-206-8000. It lists emergency and urgent care and says it serves San Franciscans regardless of ability to pay. 28
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Livingcost, modified 21 June 2026, puts a monthly gym membership at USD 118. A named chain day pass was not on an operator page. 31

Food and Drink

Best Local Dish to Try
Wikivoyage names the Mission burrito, from taquerias in the Mission, and cioppino, a tomato and seafood stew associated with North Beach fishermen. 12
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Wikivoyage says vegetarians and vegans will find it easy, and that most restaurants have a vegetarian option. A single plant-based menu was not opened. 12
Best Dessert Spots
Bi-Rite Creamery, 3692 18th Street, phone 415-626-5600, open noon to 9pm daily. The creamery page names Salted Caramel among the classic flavors. 36
Affordable Shopping Spots
Wikivoyage says Safeway is the main supermarket and that Trader Joe's is the cheaper stop. Bi-Rite Market is at 3639 18th Street and at 550 Divisadero Street, both open 8am to 9pm. 12 36
Grocery Delivery
Bi-Rite takes grocery delivery orders from the 18th Street and Divisadero markets. Both stores are open 8am to 9pm, and the creamery at 3692 18th Street also takes order-ahead. 36
Bar/Nightlife Area
Wikivoyage points to Polk Gulch for bar-hopping, the Marina for packed clubs, SoMa for cover-charge clubs, the Castro for gay bars, and the Mission for a quieter night that can end at a taqueria. 12
Local Brewery
Cellarmaker House of Pizza, 3193 Mission Street, phone 415-296-6351. Hours are Monday to Thursday 3pm to 9pm, Friday and Saturday noon to 10pm, and Sunday 3pm to 9pm. The company also lists taprooms in Oakland and Berkeley. 33
Street Food Stalls
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, at the Ferry Building, runs Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 2pm and Saturday 8am to 2pm year round. Phone 415-291-3276. 29
Popular International Cuisine
Wikivoyage points to Chinatown and the Inner Richmond for Chinese food, North Beach for Italian, and the Mission for Mexican, Salvadoran and other Latin American cooking. 12

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
The Golden Gate Bridge is the signature crossing. Alcatraz is ferry-only; the National Park Service says boats leave from Pier 33 and there is no real food on the island. Wikivoyage also names Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill and the Painted Ladies at Alamo Square. 39 24 12
Museums & Art Venues
SFMOMA, 151 Third Street, adult admission USD 30 (senior USD 25, students with ID USD 23, age 18 and under free). Hours are Monday and Tuesday 10am to 5pm, Wednesday closed, Thursday noon to 8pm, and Friday to Sunday 10am to 5pm. 23
Historical Sites
Wikivoyage dates Mission Dolores, the Mission San Francisco de Asís, and the Presidio fort to 1776. The 1906 earthquake and fire, and the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, are the later markers. 12
Religious Sites
Grace Cathedral, Gothic, on Nob Hill along California Street between Mason and Leavenworth. Mission Dolores, in the Mission, is the 1776 mission church. Service times were not on the pages that loaded; the cathedral site returned 403. 12
Annual Events
San Francisco Pride lists its 57th celebration and parade for 26-27 June 2027. Wikivoyage also names Bay to Breakers on the third Sunday in May, Chinese New Year in Chinatown, Fleet Week in the first week of October, and the Folsom Street Fair on the last Sunday in September. 35 12
Cultural Districts
Chinatown along Grant Avenue, the Castro, Haight-Ashbury, and the Mission are the neighborhoods Wikivoyage treats as distinct cultural districts. 12
Theater Venues
Wikivoyage names the Orpheum and the Golden Gate Theatre on Market Street for musicals, and the Geary (American Conservatory Theater) and the Curran near Union Square for plays. SFJAZZ is the jazz room; its site returned 403, so hours were not checked. 12
Local Markets
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market at the Ferry Building: Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 2pm, Saturday 8am to 2pm, year round. Phone 415-291-3276. 29
Music Scene
The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Boulevard, phone 415-346-3000, had shows listed for 23 October 2026 and 23 November 2026. Wikivoyage also points to SFJAZZ and to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, a free weekend in Golden Gate Park. 34 12
Street Art
Wikivoyage points to murals on alleys in the Mission, between Market and Valencia. 12
Art Galleries
SFMOMA, 151 Third Street, is the main contemporary art museum, with adult tickets at USD 30. A commercial gallery hours page was not opened. 23
Historic Buildings
Wikivoyage names Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill, the Ferry Building on the Embarcadero, and the Palace of Fine Arts, built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition. 12
Local Heritage
Wikivoyage says the peninsula was Yelamu Ohlone land before the Spanish mission of 1776. The Gold Rush, the Haight-Ashbury counterculture, and a large visible LGBTQ community are the later layers the same guide describes. 12

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Muir Woods National Monument, in Golden Gate National Recreation Area, requires a reservation for personal vehicles and for the shuttle, and is open every day. Golden Gate Park is the large in-city park, with the de Young Museum and the California Academy of Sciences. 25 12
National Parks Nearby
Yosemite National Park is the nearest famous national park. The Park Service page gives a traffic text line (ynptraffic to 333111) and does not state a drive time from San Francisco. Muir Woods is a national monument, not a full national park. 26 25
Cycling/Walking Paths
Wikivoyage describes the ride through Golden Gate Park on JFK Drive out to Ocean Beach, with JFK Drive closed to cars on Sundays, and separated paths on the Golden Gate Bridge. Bay Wheels day and month passes are USD 15 and USD 29. 12 19
Scenic Viewpoints
Twin Peaks, which Wikivoyage puts at about 875 feet, looks over the city. The Golden Gate Bridge is the other classic view, from the span or from the Presidio side. 12 39
Birdwatching Locations
Ocean Beach is a winter rest site for the western snowy plover, a threatened species the National Park Service monitors there. 30
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Ocean Beach fire rings sit between stairwells 15 and 20. Fires are allowed from 1 March through 31 October and banned from 1 November through the end of February, for the Spare the Air season. Do not build a ring from beach debris. 30

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Wikivoyage says USPS post offices sell stamps and ship packages, with blue mailboxes nearby, and that private mailing companies add services. A branch counter schedule was not opened. 12
Tech Repair Services
Apple Union Square, 300 Post Street, phone 415-486-4800, takes Genius Bar appointments. On 22 October 2026 the store listed hours of 10am to 8pm. 37
Language Classes
Wikivoyage names City College of San Francisco as the community college, plus UCSF (graduate health sciences only), San Francisco State, and the University of San Francisco. A priced language course was not on those pages. 12
Libraries & Study Spots
San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin Street: Sunday noon to 6pm, Monday 9am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9am to 8pm, Friday noon to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm. The Mechanics Institute library is at 57 Post Street; on 22 October 2026 the site said the 3rd floor was closed for renovation and services were on the 2nd floor. 27 38
Community Centers
The Main Library at 100 Larkin Street lists meeting rooms and study rooms. A separate community-center calendar was not opened. 27

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Livingcost, modified 21 June 2026, lists an apartment in the city center at USD 10,798 per square metre, all sizes together, not studios alone. A 40 square metre example at that rate is about USD 432,000. 31
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
The same Livingcost page lists a house in the suburbs at USD 9,079 per square metre, not an apartment series. A 40 square metre example is about USD 363,000. 31
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same Livingcost city-center rate: USD 10,798 per square metre in the table modified 21 June 2026. A 60 square metre example is about USD 648,000. Livingcost does not publish a one-bedroom-only purchase rate. 31
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same Livingcost suburban house rate: USD 9,079 per square metre. A 60 square metre example is about USD 545,000. 31
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Same Livingcost city-center rate: USD 10,798 per square metre. An 80 square metre example is about USD 864,000. 31
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Same Livingcost suburban house rate: USD 9,079 per square metre. An 80 square metre example is about USD 726,000. 31
Corporate Tax
Federal corporate income tax is 21 percent. California franchise tax is 8.84 percent for corporations other than banks and financials, which pay 10.84 percent. The federal figure is the rate in the US tax profile. 16 6
Dividend Withholding Tax
30 percent US withholding on US-source dividends paid to nonresident aliens, or a lower treaty rate. That nonresident withholding does not apply to US citizens. 14
Tax System
The United States taxes citizens and residents on worldwide income. Other non-citizens become US tax residents under the substantial-presence test: 31 days in the current year and 183 weighted days over three years. There is no nomad tax regime. 15 8
Highest Income Tax Bracket
37 percent federal, on single income over USD 640,600 in 2026. California ordinary tax for a single filer in 2026 reaches 12.30 percent above USD 768,213. A further 1 percent Behavioral Health Services Tax applies to taxable income over USD 1 million. 9 7 13
VAT
No VAT. On the CDTFA table effective 1 October 2026, San Francisco city and county sales and use tax is 8.625 percent. Counties on that table with no local add-on, such as Alpine County, are at 7.250 percent. 5
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. PwC describes BEAT and a category called Net CFC tested income for amounts tied to controlled foreign corporations. The US tax profile still uses the names Subpart F and GILTI for that area. 16
Property Tax
Proposition 13 limits the basic levy to 1 percent of assessed value, and generally caps the annual rise in base-year value at 2 percent until a sale or new construction. Voter-approved debt can be added on top of the 1 percent. San Francisco combined rate for the current year was not in the March 2025 Board of Equalization overview. 17
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
None. UK FCDO says visitors generally need an ESTA or a US visa, and that approval does not guarantee entry. Federal tax reaches 37 percent, California adds 12.30 percent above USD 768,213 for a single filer plus 1 percent over USD 1 million, and there is no nomad tax regime. 18 9 7 13

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 22, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. San Francisco, Census Vintage 2025 population 826,079Reference
  2. SFMTA fares, Clipper single ride USD 2.85, M pass USD 86Official
  3. Visible plans from USD 25 a month, taxes and fees includedOfficial
  4. World Bank official exchange rate, 1.0 for 2024 and 2025Official
  5. CDTFA rates effective 1 October 2026, San Francisco 8.625 percentOfficial
  6. California franchise tax 8.84 percentOfficial
  7. FTB 2026 single schedule, 12.30 percent over USD 768,213Official
  8. IRS substantial presence testOfficial
  9. IRS 2026 top rate 37 percent over USD 640,600 singleOfficial
  10. SFPUC 2025 water quality report, Hetch HetchyOfficial
  11. 120 V, 60 Hz, plugs A and BSecondary
  12. Wikivoyage San Francisco practical guideSecondary
  13. Behavioral Health Services Tax, 1 percent over USD 1 millionOfficial
  14. IRS 30 percent withholding on dividends to nonresident aliensOfficial
  15. PwC, citizens and residents taxed on worldwide incomeProfessional
  16. PwC corporate tax 21 percent, Net CFC tested income and BEATProfessional
  17. BOE Publication 29, March 2025, Proposition 13Official
  18. UK FCDO, ESTA or a US visaOfficial
  19. Bay Wheels day pass USD 15, month pass USD 29Official
  20. Groundfloor Mission, open desk USD 450 a month, day pass USD 75Listings
  21. HI San Francisco Downtown, 312 Mason StreetOfficial
  22. Waymo San Francisco, Sunset to San JoseOfficial
  23. SFMOMA hours and adult admission USD 30Official
  24. Alcatraz, ferry only from Pier 33Official
  25. Muir Woods, vehicle and shuttle reservationsOfficial
  26. Yosemite National Park visit planningOfficial
  27. Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, hoursOfficial
  28. Zuckerberg San Francisco General, 1001 Potrero AvenueOfficial
  29. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market hoursOfficial
  30. Ocean Beach fire rings, stairwells 15 to 20Official
  31. Livingcost San Francisco, modified 21 June 2026Index
  32. Sonic residential fiber up to 10 GigabitsOfficial
  33. Cellarmaker, 3193 Mission StreetOfficial
  34. The Fillmore, 1805 Geary BoulevardOfficial
  35. San Francisco Pride, 26-27 June 2027Official
  36. Bi-Rite Market and Creamery addresses and hoursOfficial
  37. Apple Union Square, 300 Post StreetOfficial
  38. Mechanics Institute, 57 Post StreetOfficial
  39. Golden Gate Bridge operator siteOfficial
  40. San Francisco Office of Short-Term RentalsOfficial

Change history

    • Grocery Delivery Instacart, Amazon Fresh, Safeway.com Bi-Rite takes grocery delivery orders from the 18th Street and Divisadero markets. Both…
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers Equinox (Market St), Fitness SF (Castro), Barry's Bootcamp Livingcost, modified 21 June 2026, puts a monthly gym membership at USD 118. A named chain…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 37% Federal + 13.3% California (Total up to 50.3%) 37 percent federal, on single income over USD 640,600 in 2026. California ordinary tax for…
    • Highway Access US-101, I-80 (Bay Bridge), I-280 US-101 comes up the Peninsula and, from the north, over the Golden Gate Bridge. I-280 is…
    • Historic Buildings Coit Tower, Ferry Building, Palace of Fine Arts Wikivoyage names Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill, the Ferry Building on the Embarcadero, and…
    • Historical Sites The Presidio, Mission Dolores (Oldest building in SF) Wikivoyage dates Mission Dolores, the Mission San Francisco de Asís, and the Presidio fort…
    42 more changes
    • Internet Speed Avg 150-500 Mbps; Fiber available via Sonic or Google Fiber Sonic markets residential fiber up to 10 Gigabits. Livingcost, modified 21 June 2026…
    • Language Classes City College of San Francisco (ESL), Alliance Française Wikivoyage names City College of San Francisco as the community college, plus UCSF…
    • Laundry Services Laundryheap (Delivery), Rinse, various local laundromats (~$4/load) not set
    • Libraries & Study Spots SF Public Library (Main Branch), Mechanics' Institute San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin Street: Sunday noon to 6pm, Monday 9am to 6pm…
    • Local Brewery Anchor Brewing (reopened), 21st Amendment Brewery (SoMa) Cellarmaker House of Pizza, 3193 Mission Street, phone 415-296-6351. Hours are Monday to…
    • Local Heritage LGBTQ+ Rights (Harvey Milk), The 1960s Counter-culture Wikivoyage says the peninsula was Yelamu Ohlone land before the Spanish mission of 1776…
    • Local Markets Ferry Plaza Farmers Market (Sat/Tue/Thu) Ferry Plaza Farmers Market at the Ferry Building: Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 2pm…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Salesforce Transit Center, Powell St Station (BART/Muni) Caltrain ends at Fourth and King in SoMa. Salesforce Transit Center, 425 Mission Street…
    • Museums & Art Venues SFMOMA, De Young Museum, California Academy of Sciences SFMOMA, 151 Third Street, adult admission USD 30 (senior USD 25, students with ID USD 23…
    • Music Scene The Fillmore, The Independent, Rickshaw Stop The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Boulevard, phone 415-346-3000, had shows listed for 23 October…
    • Must-See Landmarks Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Painted Ladies The Golden Gate Bridge is the signature crossing. Alcatraz is ferry-only; the National…
    • National Parks Nearby Yosemite National Park (4 hours drive), Pinnacles (2.5 hours) Yosemite National Park is the nearest famous national park. The Park Service page gives a…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Muir Woods National Monument (Redwoods, 40 mins away) Muir Woods National Monument, in Golden Gate National Recreation Area, requires a…
    • Networking Events SF New Tech, Commonwealth Club, TechCrunch Disrupt events not set
    • Parcel Delivery Service FedEx (Market St), UPS Store, USPS Post Offices Wikivoyage says USPS post offices sell stamps and ship packages, with blue mailboxes…
    • Popular International Cuisine Mister Jiu's (Chinese), State Bird Provisions (American/Dim Sum style) Wikivoyage points to Chinatown and the Inner Richmond for Chinese food, North Beach for…
    • Population 808,000 (City), 4.7 million (Bay Area) 826,079 in the city and county on the Census Vintage 2025 estimate, as cited by Wikipedia…
    • Power 120V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A/B sockets 120 V, 60 Hz, plug types A and B (two flat pins, or those plus a round ground). Visitors…
    • Property Tax Approx. 1.2% of assessed value per year Proposition 13 limits the basic levy to 1 percent of assessed value, and generally caps…
    • Property Transaction Tax Transfer tax ranges from 0.5% to 6% based on sale price not set
    • Public Transport Passes Clipper Card; $2.50 per ride; $81 Monthly Muni Pass An adult single ride is USD 2.85 with Clipper or a contactless card, or USD 3.00 cash, and…
    • Regional Travel BART (East Bay), Caltrain (Silicon Valley/San Jose), Ferries (Sausalito) BART runs under Market Street to the East Bay and to SFO. Caltrain runs from Fourth and…
    • Religious Sites Grace Cathedral (Nob Hill), Saints Peter and Paul Church Grace Cathedral, Gothic, on Nob Hill along California Street between Mason and…
    • SIM Card T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon (eSIM via Airalo or Holafly recommended) Visible, on Verizon, starts at USD 25 a month with taxes and fees included.
    • Scenic Viewpoints Twin Peaks, Hawk Hill (Marin Headlands), Mount Davidson Twin Peaks, which Wikivoyage puts at about 875 feet, looks over the city. The Golden Gate…
    • Short Term Rentals Airbnb, Sonder, Zeus Living ($3,500 - $6,000/month) The city has an Office of Short-Term Rentals; the night-cap text did not render on 22…
    • Social Events for Expats Internations San Francisco, SF Digital Nomads Meetup Group not set
    • Street Art Clarion Alley Murals (Mission), Balmy Alley Wikivoyage points to murals on alleys in the Mission, between Market and Valencia.
    • Street Food Stalls Off the Grid (Fort Mason), Ferry Building Marketplace Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, at the Ferry Building, runs Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 2pm…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. $11,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² [~430 sqft] = $460,000) Livingcost, modified 21 June 2026, lists an apartment in the city center at USD 10,798 per…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. $8,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $340,000 in outer suburbs) The same Livingcost page lists a house in the suburbs at USD 9,079 per square metre, not…
    • Table Tennis Spots SPIN San Francisco (SoMa) not set
    • Tap Water Drinkable, high-quality Hetch Hetchy reservoir water Drinkable. SFPUC says the main supply is snowmelt from the Tuolumne River stored in Hetch…
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for citizens/residents The United States taxes citizens and residents on worldwide income. Other non-citizens…
    • Tech Repair Services Apple Union Square, Central Computer (SoMa) Apple Union Square, 300 Post Street, phone 415-486-4800, takes Genius Bar appointments. On…
    • Theater Venues Orpheum Theatre, Curran Theatre, SF Jazz Center Wikivoyage names the Orpheum and the Golden Gate Theatre on Market Street for musicals…
    • Top International Airline United Airlines (SFO Hub) San Francisco International Airport, about 10 miles south of downtown, is the main…
    • Top Regional Airline Southwest Airlines (OAK/SFO), Alaska Airlines Southwest uses Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, which Wikivoyage calls a major Southwest…
    • VAT No VAT; Sales tax is 8.625% in San Francisco No VAT. On the CDTFA table effective 1 October 2026, San Francisco city and county sales…
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options Wildseed (Cow Hollow), Shizen (Vegan Sushi, Mission) Wikivoyage says vegetarians and vegans will find it easy, and that most restaurants have a…
    • Wine Bars Press Club (Yerba Buena), High Treason (Richmond) not set
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Yoga Tree (multiple locations), Love Story Yoga (Mission) not set

    purchase prices set to Livingcost USD 10,798 per square metre in the center and USD 9,079 per square metre for a suburban house (livingcost.org). Tax lines set to federal 21 percent and 37 percent, California 8.84 percent and 12.30 percent plus 1 percent over USD 1 million, sales tax 8.625 percent, Proposition 13, and dividend withholding 30 percent. Property transfer tax removed pending a page that loads. Tourist and nomad areas pointed at the Wharf, Union Square, and the Mission.

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