Los Angeles vs San Francisco
💰
Los Angeles saves you $1,400/month
📶
San Francisco has 2x faster internet
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Total Budget
$4,100/mo ✓
$5,500/mo
Rent (1BR)
$2,500/mo ✓
$3,200/mo
Coworking
$350/mo ✓
$470/mo
Meal Out
$15
$15
Coffee
$7
$6 ✓
Los Angeles is $1,400/mo cheaper (25% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇺🇸 Los Angeles
📶 Internet300 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-8
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin2h
🇺🇸 San Francisco
📶 Internet500 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-8
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin2h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Los Angeles
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp18°C
Rainy Days41/year
Best months: June, July, April, May
San Francisco
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp14°C
Rainy Days61/year
Best months: June, July, August, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
12°11°
Apr
16°12°
Jul
23°16°
Oct
20°17°
Los AngelesSan Francisco
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇺🇸Los Angeles
🇺🇸San Francisco
💰
Monthly Budget
$4,100
Winner$5,500
📶
Internet Speed
300 Mbps
500 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
3.2/5
3.5/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
3.8/10
🍽️
Food Scene
10/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
9/10
8/10
🚶
Walkability
4/10
9/10
Winner👥
Community
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Los Angeles wins
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San Francisco wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Los Angeles
$1400/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
San Francisco
500 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇺🇸Los Angeles
Pros
- +Year-round sunny Mediterranean climate with mild winters
- +World-class entertainment, dining, and cultural scene
- +Excellent high-speed internet infrastructure with 5G coverage
- +Diverse neighborhoods with unique vibes for every lifestyle
Cons
- −Very high cost of living, especially rent and dining
- −Traffic congestion is notorious and public transport limited
- −Safety varies significantly by neighborhood
- −Requires a car to get around most areas
🇺🇸San Francisco
Pros
- +World-class tech ecosystem and networking opportunities
- +Excellent internet infrastructure with widespread 5G
- +Highly walkable city with great public transportation
- +Incredible food scene with diverse cuisines
Cons
- −Extremely high cost of living and rent
- −Visible homelessness crisis in some areas
- −Property crime remains a concern despite improvements
- −Foggy summers can be surprisingly cold