10 Most Expensive Cities to Live in the Bay Area

9. Los Altos

A few miles north of Saratoga – Los Altos features very similar prices in all categories. While most of the indexes are even, housing index is slightly higher here which propels Los Altos one spot higher than Saratoga. Average home here costs around $2 million which isn’t a price most people can afford. Needless to say, renting is more expensive than in most of the US. However, Los Altos inhabitants get their share of perks too as they enjoy the year-round mild climate, educated neighbors and plenty of amenities given San Jose’s vicinity.

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8. Ross

Ross will be the northernmost community on this list of 10 most expensive cities to live in the Bay Area. It’s across the Golden Gate from San Francisco and has the population of less than 3,000. However, it belongs to San Francisco’s metro area, and as such gravitates toward the city. Utility bills in Ross are slightly lower than those in Silicon Valley, but other goods and rents are making up for that.