Median Home PriceBETTER
$859,957.76
Median RentBETTER
$2,809.35/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
25.5
Property Tax RateTIE
0.73%
Price Change (1Y)
-1.8%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
−$597,809
Median Home Price
$1,245,307.09
Median Rent
$3,679.66/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
28.2
Property Tax RateTIE
0.73%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+0.9%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
−$1,043,177
Key Differences
Home Prices
Los Angeles's median home price of $859,957.76 is lower than San Francisco's $1,245,307.09 by 31%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Los Angeles costs $2,809.35/mo compared to $3,679.66/mo in San Francisco—a difference of $870.31/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.