Moving from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA
Straight-line distance: 986 miles.
| Home size | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1-bedroom | $1,402 – $2,224 |
| 2-3 bedroom | $3,299 – $5,176 |
| 4+ bedroom house | $5,578 – $8,711 |
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 San Francisco compares to Denver
Denver's median home value is $540,400 — 60% lower than San Francisco's $1,348,700.
Households earn a median $85,853 in Denver, compared with $136,689 in San Francisco.
Monthly rent typically costs $1,665 in Denver and $2,316 in San Francisco.
San Francisco's FEMA hazard rating (Very High) is higher than Denver's (Relatively High) — worth noting if climate risk factors into your decision.
San Francisco, CA runs higher than Denver, CO on both median home value and rent — a clear housing-cost edge for Denver, CO, though only on housing.
| Metric | Denver, CO | San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 710,800 | 851,036 |
| Median home value | $540,400 | $1,348,700 |
| Median household income | $85,853 | $136,689 |
| Median gross rent | $1,665 | $2,316 |
| Climate risk (FEMA) | Relatively High | Very High |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index
Data last updated July 2026.