Moving from San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Straight-line distance: 364 miles.

Home sizeEstimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom$795 – $1,237
2-3 bedroom$2,155 – $3,316
4+ bedroom house$3,841 – $5,889

Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

How Los Angeles compares to San Francisco

San Francisco's median home value is $1,348,700 — 64% higher than Los Angeles's $822,600.

Median household income is $136,689 in San Francisco versus $76,244 in Los Angeles.

Typical rent runs $2,316 in San Francisco and $1,791 in Los Angeles.

On housing costs, Los Angeles, CA looks more affordable than San Francisco, CA — lower median home value and rent. This reflects housing only, not total cost of living.

MetricSan Francisco, CALos Angeles, CA
Population851,0363,881,041
Median home value$1,348,700$822,600
Median household income$136,689$76,244
Median gross rent$2,316$1,791
Climate risk (FEMA)Very HighVery High

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.