San Francisco is notorious for its jaw-dropping real estate prices.
The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment stands at $3,460 a month.
But it's not just housing expenses that will eat away at your paycheck - in general, the total cost of living in San Francisco is 62.6% higher than the US average.
If you're thinking about heading out west to startup-nation, consider these eye-opening facts about the cost of living: