That's a coarse comparison. Most housing in the bay area is multi-room units. Even the relatively new apartments in North San Jose are mostly 2 bedrooms. If you

That's a coarse comparison. Most housing in the bay area is multi-room units. Even the relatively new apartments in North San Jose are mostly 2 bedrooms. If you're single and want your own place, there's very few studios and 1 bedroom apartments to go around. For a more precise comparison, see: https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/comparison/new-york-city/san-francisco/breakdown https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/comparison/new-yor... As of this writing, rent for a one bedroom apartment is 30% more in SF than in NYC. My rent is $2640. I know people in Pacifica, Palo Alto, and Mountain View paying anywhere from $2700 to $3200 for a 1 bedroom.