How to Survive a Move to San Francisco

One of the most expensive places to set down roots, San Francisco captivates many with its charm, eccentricities and beauty. Across the globe, San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area have become known for these features and many have decided to set down roots, in spite of the high cost of living. It is imperative to consider several factors before making the decision to move and deciding when to move to San Francisco.

If you are an established professional with a substantial savings account and a job already lined up in San Francisco or a surrounding city, this How To guide isn't for you. This guide is for those of us in the working class or the entry-level professional. Those of us who do not have the resources to live for an extended period of time without a job or those of us freshly out of college need to start off on the right foot in San Francisco. It is very much a "sink or swim" city due to the high cost of living and competitive job market. If you start off your stay in San Francisco wanting of money, a job or a place to live, you have a steep, Lombard style hill to climb. The steps below offer a guide as to how to live in San Francisco if you are from modest means and are looking to live in one of the world's most popular and beautiful cities.