> In the Bay Area, the average one-bedroom apartment is $3,336 USD ($4,470 CAD) per month. Looking for a two-bedroom? The average price is $4,469 No it isn't.

> In the Bay Area, the average one-bedroom apartment is $3,336 USD ($4,470 CAD) per month. Looking for a two-bedroom? The average price is $4,469 No it isn't. That is true in San Francisco, but there's more to the Bay Area than SF. Of course, by not living in SF, you'll have to commute there – if your job happens to be in SF; there's plenty of opportunity all over the Bay. Which is a pain regardless of transportation mode and should be factored in the quality of life comparison.