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United States · North America · Population 827,526 · America/Los_Angeles

San Francisco in United States (North America) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$3500 incl. rent, an average annual temperature of 13.7°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$3500incl. rent · est. range

$2975 – $4200

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-09

Safety index

Data pending (see country-level)

Source: no city-level safety estimate

Climate (10-yr avg)

13.7°C avg/yr

581mm · 3794h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

199Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

11µg/m³ PM2.5 · Fair

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

No dedicated digital-nomad visa; remote work for a foreign employer under B1 / visa-waiver is a grey area

Source: United States snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in San Francisco?

San Francisco has an estimated monthly cost of ~$3500 including rent (range $2975–$4200), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is San Francisco safe?

City-level safety index is pending; country-level reference for United States is 50.8/100 (Global Peace Index rank #132). Always check the latest official travel advisories.

How can Chinese passport holders enter United States?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaRequired to United States. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in San Francisco?

Median fixed broadband download is about 199 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About United States

United States: GDP per capita ~$90,027 (World Bank), HDI 0.927, Global Peace Index rank #132 (IEP 2024). Open United States country page →

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