San Francisco and Austin are both known for their trendsetting tech sectors and cultural scenes. But while Austin is enjoying the best of times, for San Francisco, it's starting to feel like the worst.
San Francisco's population has dropped for the fourth year in a row. It saw one of the largest percentage declines among major U.S. cities during the pandemic. Meanwhile, Austin's population is exploding while rental prices continue to get cheaper and cheaper.
In Austin, you can rent a gorgeous apartment for about half the price of a similar place in San Francisco that only has about half of the amenities.
