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San FranciscoCaliforniaU.S.
Median household income $69,736 $58,392 $50,935
Median home price $648,000 $302,800 $152,300
Cost of living (% of national avg)199% 135% 100%
Unemployment 8% 11% 9%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)764
Days per year with some sun: 259
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