Considerations when moving from Riverside to San Francisco

Cost of living: Riverside vs. San Francisco

Riverside San Francisco
Average rent cost $2,295 $3,250
Average home value $642,297 $1,241,003
Average income (per capita) $76,755 $136,689
Cost of living (single person) $2,573 $3,781
Cost of living (family of 4) $5,604 $8,717
Unemployment rate 7.1% 5.4%
  • Rent prices in San Francisco are 42% higher than in Riverside.
  • Home prices in San Francisco are 93.2% higher than in Riverside.
  • Income in San Francisco is 78.1% higher than in Riverside.
  • The cost of living for a single person in San Francisco is 46.9% higher than in Riverside.
  • The cost of living for a family in San Francisco is 55.5% higher than in Riverside.
  • The unemployment rate in San Francisco is 23.94% lower than in Riverside.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,408.47 in San Francisco to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Riverside.

How life is different in Riverside vs. San Francisco

San Francisco Riverside
Population 808,988 317,261
Political leaning Democratic 85-13 Democratic 49.8-48.3
Summer high 67ยบF 94ยบF
Winter low 46ยบF 42ยบF
Annual rain 25" 11"
Annual snow 0" 0"
Crime index 61.41 40.24
  • The population of San Francisco is approximately 155% greater than the population of Riverside.
  • In the last presidential election, San Francisco voted Democratic and Riverside voted Democratic.
  • The average high in the summertime in San Francisco is 67ยบF and in Riverside, itโ€™s 94ยบF.
  • During the coldest part of the year, San Francisco reaches the temperature of 46ยบF and Riverside gets down to 42ยบF.
  • You can expect about 25 inches of annual rainfall in San Francisco vs 11 inches of rainfall in Riverside.
  • In San Francisco, it snows about 0 inches annually vs 0 inches of snow in Riverside.
  • San Francisco has a higher crime rate than Riverside with a crime index of 61.41 vs 40.24.

Things to do in San Francisco

Whether you prefer to be in the great outdoors, soak up some culture, or catch a live game, San Francisco has plenty to offer:

Museums in San Franciscotoggle

  • Exploratorium
  • California Academy of Sciences
  • Walt Disney Family Museum
  • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
  • Legion of Honor
  • Cable Car Museum
  • de Young Museum
  • Musee Mecanique
  • Asian Art Museum
  • USS Pampanito
  • SS Jeremiah O'Brien
  • San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
  • The Gregangelo Museum
  • Wells Fargo Museum
  • Madame Tussauds

Parks in San Franciscotoggle

  • Golden Gate Park
  • Presidio of San Francisco
  • Mission Dolores Park
  • Crissy Field
  • Yerba Buena Gardens
  • Aquatic Park
  • Children's Creativity Museum
  • Washington Square
  • Lafayette Park
  • Marina Green
  • Grand View Park
  • Levi's Plaza Park
  • Buena Vista Park
  • Corona Heights
  • Fort Mason, the Great Meadow

Sports Teams in San Franciscotoggle

  • San Francisco 49ers (NFL)
  • San Francisco Giants (MLB)
  • Golden State Warriors (NBA)

Universities in San Franciscotoggle

  • City College of San Francisco
  • San Francisco State University
  • University of California, Hastings College of the Law
  • University of California, San Francisco
  • Academy of Art University
  • Alliant International University, formerly California School of Professional Psychology
  • Art Institute of California - San Francisco
  • Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
  • California College of the Arts
  • California Institute of Integral Studies
  • The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
  • Golden Gate University
  • Heald College
  • Hult International Business School
  • Minerva Schools at KGI
  • Presidio Graduate School
  • San Francisco Art Institute
  • San Francisco Conservatory of Music
  • San Francisco Law School
  • San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking
  • Saybrook University
  • University of San Francisco, Jesuit-run

FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a professional moving company from Riverside to San Francisco?toggle

To ship furniture from Riverside to San Francisco with a mover will cost between $1,249 and $3,875. The cost to move a two- to three-bedroom home will range from $2,319โ€“$6,285, and a four-bedroom move or bigger move from Riverside to San Francisco will cost from $3,839โ€“$8,476.

How much are moving container companies from Riverside to San Francisco?toggle

Moving containers from Riverside to San Francisco will cost you $788 to $1,815 for a studio or one-bedroom home. For a two- to three-bedroom move, moving containers can cost $1,368 to $2,600. A larger home will cost $1,834 to $3,500.

How much is a moving truck from Riverside to San Francisco?toggle

Renting a moving truck is usually the cheapest option, but it requires you to do all of the driving and labor; these estimates include the estimated fuel cost:

Moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a rental truck will cost around $467 to $794. A larger move will cost $479 to $961, and a four-bedroom or larger move from Riverside to San Francisco costs from $626 to $1,215.

How far in advance should I book Riverside-to-San Francisco movers?toggle

Ideally, you should book your move from Riverside to San Francisco at least two months in advance. If youโ€™re moving during the busy summer months, itโ€™s best to book your movers at least three months ahead of your move. The sooner you reserve your Riverside-to-San Francisco movers, the better the chance youโ€™ll get the most affordable rates and secure the exact moving date you need. Some movers even offer early-bird discounts for advance reservations.

What time of year is the cheapest to move to San Francisco?toggle

The cheapest time of year to move to San Francisco is between early October and late April. This period of time is outside of the moving industryโ€™s peak season (Mayโ€“September), which means demand โ€” and therefore pricing โ€” will typically be lower. A majority of all U.S. moves happen between May and August, so staying outside the busy summer months will help you save money.

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