I just found a room in a house in SF -- $900 covers utilities, internet, furnishings and rent. It's in the Mission, a well liked neighborhood. An overlooked pa

I just found a room in a house in SF -- $900 covers utilities, internet, furnishings and rent. It's in the Mission, a well liked neighborhood. An overlooked part of SF life is people who are sick of living in a city. They want to go to bed at a reasonable hour, know their neighbours and feel like a handshake can close a deal. I've never had to submit a credit report to a landlord. However, most of my computer/finance friends (late twenties) have not had the same experience -- because of the company they keep. Do not hang out with other posh kids the time! They aren't much involved with the City and know little but the bars. As far as a car goes, definitely don't bring one with you. On the few occasions when you need to drive, you can rent a car for a few hours (one service is called ZipCar, there are others) and then be done with it. Food in SF is good -- as good as any city in the States, and some items (wines, of course, but also bread and cheeses and chipotles) have international renown.