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Can you live in San Francisco on the cheap?

Armadilo

Armadilo

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I'm looking at places and just because I'm intrigued by the perspective from those that live in the city.
I ask, can you live in San Francisco on the cheap? First I understand that you're going to have a lot of roommates and not in the best neighborhood.

What's your take on the struggle, How do you do it?
 
fluffydelusions

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In a cardboard box...maybe. Wasn't there an article not too long ago that was saying there are lots of people with regular jobs that can't even afford rent there and live in their car?
 
CherryWoodFuton

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Depends on your definition of cheap

You can live in the city on the "cheaper" side (Sunset and Richmond neighborhoods) for avg rent of $2500.
 
FireSafetyBear

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Probably not. You know it's bad when starting salaries for certain jobs are $100k plus and you can't even live comfortable on that there. That's probably equal to $40k salary in Florida.
 
xxracerxx

xxracerxx

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If you are extremely lucky to have a friend that has a rent controlled apartment and an empty bedroom/space.
 
Officer Big Mac

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woodcutter

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find some roommates because it is pricey. also one of the best cities ever. you get what you pay for. try lower haight
 
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Armadilo

Armadilo

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Like you hear that people have so many roommates but the rent is still a $1,000+, is that your situation?
 
CherryWoodFuton

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Dynamite Cop said:
Sure, it used to be. Or are you one of those overpaid types from another state who don't know any better?
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I don't know what that's supposed to mean


Are you saying that I don't know any better because I moved out of Florida where nurses are treated and paid like shit to a city that is unionized and one of the highest paid areas in the US?

And yes I'm aware of the homeless problem in SF but "poop" is not everywhere in the city like you want it to be
 
TheBeardedOne

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Based on what I've read here and in the news, no. It's supposedly one of the most expensive cities in the world, rent and home price wise. I've only visited once, though, for an event and didn't leave the Four Seasons (which I regret, because I should've gone to see the bridge. I'd assumed I would on the way from the airport, but didn't.)
 
m_shortpants

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You're going to need roommates, but you can get a room. It's definitely possible if you're single or a couple.
 

JustinP

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I know someone that bought a van w/o windows, a nice looking work van, and lived out of that in SF.
 
Keldroc

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woodcutter said:
I still don't get why oak is getting more expensive.
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Because there's only so much room in the Bay Area, and people will pay more money to live closer to work. If it's either pay high prices in Oakland and get to work in 40 minutes on BART, or live at a reasonable price out in Tracy and drive three hours each way every day, most people will pick Oakland given the financial means to do so.
 
tintskuecha

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Normally, no. But like anywhere else, there's places that rent out the living room, have multiple people in the rooms, etc and you can find an "affordable" rate.
 
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