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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 $1,658,200 median — $341,801 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 Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

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 93/100 (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 twiceThink twice
Median Price$2M$1.66M

Lower price

Median Rent$3K$3K

Lower rent

Median Income$172K$185K

Higher income

Price VolatilityHighHigh
Getting Around
Walk Score6/10093/100

More walkable

Transit Score22/10077/100

Better transit

Bike ScoreN/A36/100

More bikeable

Commute21 min6 min

Shorter commute

Safety & Environment
Safety GradeB

Safer

D+
Violent CrimeLow

Lower risk

Moderate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGood

Cleaner air

Moderate
Community
Schools5/105/10
Best for
Luxury seekersFamilies with high incomesRemote workers
Tech professionals looking for proximity to downtownPeople who walk or bike to workFood lovers who enjoy a mix of local eateries

Bottom line

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

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