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Beverly Hills, CA vs San Francisco, CA

Beverly Hills, CA vs San Francisco, CA: What the data shows

Beverly Hills, CA is in Beverly Hills, CA while San Francisco, CA is in San Francisco, CA — both in the same state. On home prices, San Francisco, CA is the more affordable option at $1,065,100 median — $934,901 less than Beverly Hills, CA's $2,000,001. WYLT rates Beverly Hills, CA as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and San Francisco, CA as Settle here — an excellent place to put down roots.

Beverly Hills, CA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Beverly Hills, CA has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. San Francisco, CA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Beverly Hills, CA has Low flood risk and San Francisco, CA has Low flood risk.

San Francisco, CA is the more walkable neighborhood. Beverly Hills, CA scores 6/100 (car-dependent) versus San Francisco, CA's 90/100 (exceptionally walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating Beverly Hills, CA rates 5/10 and San Francisco, CA rates 5/10.

CategoryBeverly Hills, CASan Francisco, CA
Housing
VerdictThink twiceSettle here
Median Price$2M$1.07M

Lower price

Median Rent$3K$2K

Lower rent

Median Income$172K

Higher income

$111K
Price VolatilityHighHigh
Getting Around
Walk Score6/10090/100

More walkable

Transit Score22/10073/100

Better transit

Bike ScoreN/A80/100

More bikeable

Commute21 min2 min

Shorter commute

Safety & Environment
Safety GradeB

Safer

D+
Violent CrimeLow

Lower risk

Moderate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools5/105/10
Best for
Luxury seekersFamilies with high incomesRemote workers
Tech professionals who need proximity to downtownRemote workers who value walkability and public transitYoung singles and couples looking for a vibrant city lifestyle

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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