5 Most Expensive Cities to Live in the US in 2024

3. San Francisco, CA

Cost of Living Index: 91.8

San Francisco is known as a leading hub for finance and technology. The overall cost of living in San Francisco is 24% higher than the state average and 71% higher than the national average. Among these expenses, housing costs stand out as the highest, being 47% over the state average and 190% higher than the national average. Other than this, utilities are also 35% higher than the national average.