2024 Places with the Lowest Cost of Living in the San Francisco Bay Area

• Suburb of Oakland, CA

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  Rating 3.57 out of 5  7 reviews

Current Resident: It is calm and geographically is located near a lot of businesses and resources. The freeway and local business are nearby. Climate is even throughout the year.... Read 7 reviews

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• Population 5,041

• Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

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  Rating 3.33 out of 5  6 reviews

Niche User: The city is pretty diverse even if some neighborhoods have more of a certain kind of people than others. Overall, there are so many different kinds of people you can meet in addition to being able to try foods and activities from around the world.... Read 6 reviews

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• Population 3,897

• Suburb of Oakland, CA

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  Rating 3 out of 5  4 reviews

Niche User: I loved living here. It's unique and full of so many different people and cultures. We are truly spoiled with the small town vibe within a reasonable drive to San Francisco. There is a lot of growth and expansion which is driving up the values of homes and businesses.... Read 4 reviews

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• Population 2,529

• Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

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  Rating 3.28 out of 5  18 reviews

Visitor: Chinatown is a beautiful place with a strong Asian and Chinese community. Amazing authentic cultural food from small owned ma & pa restaurants!... Read 18 reviews

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• Population 8,633

• Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

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• Population 3,733

• Suburb of San Jose, CA

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  Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: We are so proud to be part of the community here. We were welcomed with open arms and fit in instantly. There’s a real sense of community like nowhere we’ve ever lived. People all know, look out for, and help each other. We have everything we need here and rarely need to leave, but have easy access to so many great amenities of downtown LG, Santa Cruz, and San Jose.... Read 3 reviews

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• Population 2,587

• Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

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• Population 2,439

• Neighborhood in San Leandro, CA

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

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• Population 3,794

• Suburb of Oakland, CA

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  Rating 3.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: Cute neighborhood, close to everything. Easy access to Berkeley Oakland, San Francisco, and nature.... Read 3 reviews

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• Population 3,483

• Suburb of San Jose, CA

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Current Resident: you can meet a lot of nice people, and the house are nice. it is a good places for familys to live.... Read 2 reviews

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• Population 1,427

• Neighborhood in Pleasanton, CA

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• Population 1,240

• Suburb of Oakland, CA

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: I really love my town, it is getting bigger with more families coming in and starting their lives here, just as my family did for my siblings and I. There is a great pride of people who say they live in the area. It is close to some major cities just an hour away, but far enough away where we don't get many tourists and not a lot of other cities know where we are at. My town has some great family things to do, there are many Mom and Pop shops that bring people together. Almost everyone is friendly and willing to help out if needed. I would definitely live here again because of the great variety of living options from developments, apartments, farms, and even little plots of land. There is no income barrier in the town, it welcomes any income bracket.... Read 1 review

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• Population 1,646

• Suburb of Oakland, CA

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  Rating 4 out of 5  4 reviews

Current Resident: I love Bethel Island. The culture is rich and the people are unique. It is a rural community, but the environment is beautiful- especially on my family's ranch. There are some quirks, such as some rougher areas, but they do not negatively impact the overall town.... Read 4 reviews

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• Population 1,993

• Town in California

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: I work in the city and coming back to this little slice of costal heaven takes my stress away immediately. Everyone always has a smile on their face, I mean how could you not when the beach is only 10 min walk from the furthest spot in Montara. There are amazing hiking trails right in our back yards. Plus all the wild life you'll see its like your watching animal planet. I could not say enough good things about my little sleepy coastal town.... Read 1 review

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• Population 2,649

• Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  5 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in hunters point there's great housing,diversity,low rent,great view but I'm speaking for 2019 in the near future this may all vanish.... Read 5 reviews

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• Population 4,211

• Neighborhood in Pleasanton, CA

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: I love this place! This place has been my home for a while even though I just moved back from a small relocation it has felt like I never left! This is place I can see myself coming back too!... Read 1 review

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• Population 1,331

• Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

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• Population 1,183

• Neighborhood in Palo Alto, CA

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• Population 1,290

• Neighborhood in Palo Alto, CA

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  Rating 3.6 out of 5  5 reviews

Current Resident: Quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors and great parks for the kids to enjoy. It’s also bike friendly and there are plenty of sidewalks. Also a great option if you work in South Bay; easy to get to Central Expressway and 101.... Read 5 reviews

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• Population 3,627

• Suburb of Oakland, CA

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  4 reviews

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• Population 3,217

• Neighborhood in Palo Alto, CA

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: Palo Alto is a healthy and beautiful city to reside in. The heart of Stanford University, there are ample resources to be creative and change the world by way of entrepreneurship, technology, research and being in the presence of like minded individuals. I have never seen skies this blue or grass so green. Palo Alto offers safe clean neighborhoods with a very diverse population. I would definitely live here again if the cost of living were more affordable.... Read 2 reviews

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• Population 4,808

• Neighborhood in Palo Alto, CA

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  8 reviews

Current Resident: Wonderful place to live. Semi-rural atmosphere, great schools, nice people. When the creek is running, it’s especially lovely,... Read 8 reviews

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• Population 4,644

• Neighborhood in Palo Alto, CA

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• Population 2,007

• Neighborhood in Palo Alto, CA

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• Population 5,277

• Neighborhood in Palo Alto, CA

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• Population 3,868