San Francisco, California and Northeast Tarrant, Texas are two very different places to live and visit. Beyond their differing geographical sizes (San Francisco being a city and Northeast Tarrant being a larger county area including many cities and towns), their contrasting cultures, economies, and lifestyles make for distinct living experiences. San Francisco, being a major city, is known for its high cost of living and vibrant, diverse culture, while Northeast Tarrant offers a more laid-back, suburban lifestyle with a lower cost of living. Their climates, tax regimes, educational opportunities, and infrastructure also differ, adding to their unique characteristics.
In San Francisco, the crime rate is higher than the national average, something potential residents and visitors should consider. However, it's important to note that crime is concentrated in certain areas and not as prevalent in others. Northeast Tarrant County, on the other hand, has a lower crime rate overall with suburban areas often viewed as safer. Both areas have efficient law enforcement agencies that work diligently to maintain safety.
Cost of Living
San Francisco is famous for its high cost of living, driven by high housing costs. Groceries, health care, and transportation costs are also above national averages. In contrast, Northeast Tarrant's cost of living is much lower with housing costs significantly lower than the national average. This is often a big draw for those considering relocation.
Income Tax
California levies a significant state income tax with rates ranging up to 13.3%. In contrast, Texas is one of the seven states that doesn't levy a state income tax, making it potentially more attractive to those with high incomes.
Property Tax
Property taxes are relatively high in both locations. In San Francisco, the average rate is around 0.6-0.7%, whilst in Northeast Tarrant County, the average rate goes up to about 2.1%.
Sales Tax
San Francisco has a high sales tax rate at 8.5%, while Northeast Tarrant's sales tax rate is 6.25%. Therefore, goods and services tend to be more expensive in San Francisco.
Income
Type
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
Estimated median household income
$121,826
$90,881
Estimated per capita income
$80,383
$45,353
Cost of living index (U.S. average is 100)
141.1
102
If you make $50,000 in Northeast Tarrant, you will have to make $69,167 in San Francisco to maintain the same standard of living.
Geographical Conditions
San Francisco is known for its picturesque hills and coastline, including the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Northeast Tarrant, part of the larger Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, showcases a mix of urban cityscapes and natural beauty, with features like the Grapevine Lake.
Geographical information
Type
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
Land area
46.7 sq. miles
206.9 sq. miles
Population density
17,458 people per sq. mile
2,284.3 people per sq. mile
Relative area comparison
San Francisco, CA Northeast Tarrant, TX
Education
San Francisco has numerous high-quality public and private schools, as well as world-renowned universities such as the University of California, San Francisco. Northeast Tarrant also provides high-quality education with recognized school districts like Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, Southlake-Carroll ISD, and top-rated colleges and universities including the University of Texas at Arlington.
San Francisco's economy is diverse and robust, driven by sectors like technology, finance, and tourism. It's home to many startups and global corporations. Northeast Tarrant has a stable economy driven by industries such as health care, aircraft manufacturing, education, and Retail.
Biggest Employers
In San Francisco, some of the biggest employers include Salesforce, University of California, SF, and Wells Fargo. In Northeast Tarrant, the leading employers are Texas Health Resources, Lockheed Martin, and American Airlines.
In San Francisco (San Francisco County), 83.5% voted for Democrats and 13.0% for Republicans in 2012 Presidential Election. In Northeast Tarrant (Tarrant County), 41.4% voted for Democrats and 57.1% for Republicans.
Elections
Type
Democrats
Republicans
Other
Year
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
2020
85.3%
49.3%
12.7%
49.1%
2.0%
1.6%
2016
84.6%
43.2%
9.2%
51.8%
6.2%
5.0%
2012
83.5%
41.4%
13.0%
57.1%
3.4%
1.4%
2008
84.4%
43.8%
13.7%
55.5%
2.0%
0.7%
2004
83.0%
37.0%
15.2%
62.5%
1.8%
0.5%
2000
75.7%
36.9%
16.1%
60.9%
8.1%
2.3%
1996
72.2%
41.6%
15.7%
50.9%
12.1%
7.5%
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregation
Type
Adherents
Congregations
Religion
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
CATHOLIC CHURCH
15.0%
11.1%
9.6%
1.9%
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
0.8%
0.3%
3.5%
0.8%
MUSLIM ESTIMATE
0.8%
2.2%
1.2%
0.9%
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION
0.7%
17.3%
8.4%
33.3%
AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES IN THE USA
0.6%
0.0%
2.5%
0.1%
LUTHERAN CHURCH
0.2%
0.5%
1.5%
0.9%
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
0.2%
0.4%
1.9%
1.6%
Weather
San Francisco has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and dry summers with few extreme temperatures. The city is often blanketed by cool fog, especially in the summer. Northeast Tarrant experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild to cool winters. It is subjected to a variety of extreme weather events such as thunderstorms and tornadoes.
Weather and climate
Type
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
Temperature - Average
58.3°F
64.6°F
Humidity - Average morning or afternoon humidity
84.3%
71.3%
Humidity - Differences between morning and afternoon humidity
29%
34%
Humidity - Maximum monthly morning or afternoon humidity
91%
82%
Humidity - Minimum monthly morning or afternoon humidity
62%
48%
Precipitation - Yearly average
22.2 in
37.2 in
Snowfall - Yearly average
0 in
4.2 in
Clouds - Number of days clear of clouds
26.8%
22.8%
Sunshine amount - Average
73%
66.6%
Sunshine amount - Differences during a year
22%
20%
Sunshine amount - Maximum monthly
77%
74%
Sunshine amount - Minimum monthly
55%
54%
Wind speed - Average
11.4 mph
10.3 mph
Average climate in San Francisco, California
Average climate in Northeast Tarrant, Texas
Air pollution
Type
AQI
CO
NO2
OZONE
PB
PM25
SO2
Year
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
San Francisco
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
2018
104
86
0.35
N/A
11.3
5.8
23.4
27.9
0.012
N/A
11.9
9.2
0.4
0.4
2017
96
84
0.40
N/A
11.4
5.9
22.5
28.0
0.008
N/A
9.9
8.6
0.6
0.3
2016
68
75
0.39
N/A
10.6
6.2
22.4
26.4
0.005
N/A
7.9
8.2
0.8
0.2
2015
85
81
0.41
N/A
12.1
6.5
22.5
25.7
0.004
N/A
7.9
8.5
0.8
0.3
2014
85
77
0.38
0.22
12.1
6.6
21.8
27.1
0.005
N/A
7.7
9.4
0.6
0.3
2013
88
95
0.40
0.25
13.9
6.8
20.4
28.0
0.004
N/A
10.2
11.3
0.5
0.2
2012
75
108
0.40
0.26
12.8
8.1
22.7
30.7
0.003
N/A
8.2
10.8
1.1
0.3
2011
86
98
0.24
0.23
14.1
8.0
21.3
30.8
0.003
N/A
9.5
10.2
1.7
0.6
2010
84
76
0.21
0.23
13.4
8.7
22.0
28.0
0.004
N/A
10.6
8.5
1.0
0.7
2009
95
93
0.30
0.25
15.1
8.9
20.4
29.1
0.005
N/A
12.8
8.7
1.1
0.5
2008
94
89
0.43
0.25
15.6
9.7
21.7
27.5
0.007
N/A
11.7
9.4
0.9
0.5
2007
84
91
0.45
0.30
15.6
10.8
20.5
25.1
0.007
N/A
8.9
9.7
1.2
0.3
2006
86
99
0.52
0.34
16.1
10.6
21.5
30.2
N/A
N/A
8.7
9.5
1.6
0.7
2005
89
109
0.39
0.34
14.8
12.3
20.5
29.1
N/A
N/A
8.8
10.7
1.3
0.9
2004
93
90
0.44
0.39
16.1
11.6
20.9
25.7
0.004
N/A
11.2
N/A
2.5
0.8
2003
65
97
0.64
0.40
18.4
12.3
19.7
27.2
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1.7
1.0
2002
62
97
0.69
0.37
18.6
13.0
19.6
25.4
0.008
N/A
N/A
N/A
1.4
0.4
2001
64
88
0.72
0.48
19.2
14.3
19.0
26.0
0.008
N/A
N/A
N/A
1.4
1.0
2000
60
104
0.71
0.55
20.3
14.5
17.1
27.1
0.017
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.0
1.1
Natural disasters
Type
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
Tornado activity compared to U.S. average
7.7%
252.8%
Earthquake activity compared to U.S. average
7,468.1%
578.9%
Natural disasters compared to U.S. average
6%
23%
Transportation
Public transportation in San Francisco is highly accessible and efficient, varying from buses, metros, and the iconic cable cars. In Northeast Tarrant, the public transit system isn't as developed, with many residents relying on cars for commuting.
Transport
Type
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
Amtrak stations
4
0
Amtrak stations nearby
3
1
FAA registered aircraft
453
0
FAA registered aircraft manufacturers and dealers
9
0
Means of transportation to work
Type
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
Bicycle
2.7%
0.2%
Bus
11.4%
0%
Carpooled
9.1%
9.8%
Car alone
53.9%
84.8%
Ferryboat
0.4%
0%
Motorcycle
0.9%
0.1%
Railroad
0.7%
0%
Streetcar
7.9%
0%
Subway
1.6%
0%
Taxicab
0.4%
0.1%
Walked
8.3%
0.9%
Average travel time to work
Type
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
Average
38 min
26.8 min
Real Estate
Real estate in San Francisco is significantly more expensive than the national average, with housing being highly competitive. In Northeast Tarrant, real estate is more affordable, with a wider variety of housing options from apartments to single-family homes.
Neighborhoods
San Francisco is known for its diverse neighborhoods each with its own unique character, from the luxurious Pacific Heights to the vibrant Mission District. On the other hand, Northeast Tarrant's neighborhoods tend to be more residential and family-friendly.
Houses and residents
Type
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
Houses
412,269
155,788
Average household size (people)
2.3
2.7
Houses occupied
350,796 (85.1%)
149,489 (96%)
Houses occupied by owners
140,809 (40.1%)
101,491 (67.9%)
Houses occupied by renters
209,987 (59.9%)
47,998 (32.1%)
Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units
$3,809
$1,297
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos
$1,670,841
$288,870
Estimated median house or condo value
Over $1,000,000
$337,949
Median number of rooms in apartments
3.2
4.1
Median number of rooms in houses and condos
5.6
6.5
Renting percentage
64.2%
32.5%
Housing density (houses/condos per square mile)
8,829.1
752.8
Household income disparities
41.7%
38.7%
Housing units without a mortgage
1,778 (1.9%)
18,262 (19.1%)
Housing units with both a second mortgage and home equity loan
7,687 (8.3%)
88 (0.1%)
Housing units with a mortgage
91,236 (98.1%)
77,313 (80.9%)
Housing units with a home equity loan
471 (0.5%)
4,029 (4.2%)
Housing units with a second mortgage
9,395 (10.1%)
5,649 (5.9%)
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities
4.7%
0.4%
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities
Self-employed workers in own not incorporated business
30,288
11,886
State government workers
22,691
4,379
Unpaid family workers
399
466
Industries and Occupations
Key industries in San Francisco are Finance & Insurance, Professional, Scientific & Technical Services and Healthcare & Social Assistance. Northeast Tarrant, however, leans heavily towards industries like Manufacturing, Retail Trade, and Education.
Both regions offer high standard health services. San Francisco has some of the top hospitals in the country, while Northeast Tarrant hosts excellent medical facilities like Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital.
Health (county statistics)
Type
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
General health status score of residents in this county from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)
San Francisco's infrastructure includes state-of-the-art public transportation systems, including cable cars, buses, and the BART metro system. Northeast Tarrant also has well-developed infrastructure, though it leans more on highways and roads for transportation.
Infrastructure
Type
San Francisco
Northeast Tarrant
TV stations
18
25
Culture and Food
San Francisco is renowned for its world-class dining scene, reflecting its rich cultural diversity. It also has a vibrant nightlife and hosts numerous cultural events and festivals. Northeast Tarrant has a more laid back culture with an emphasis on community festivals, traditional American cuisine, and locally brewed craft beers.
Sports Teams
San Francisco is home to well-known professional sports teams such as the San Francisco 49ers (NFL) and the SF Giants (MLB). Northeast Tarrant County is close to Arlington which hosts the Texas Rangers (MLB) and the Dallas Cowboys (NFL).
San Francisco, CA
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