Head-to-Head · City Comparison
San Francisco, CA
VS
Tyler, TX
🏆 Tyler leads 12 of 23 categories
San Francisco
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
117.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$136,689 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
851,036 ✓ Larger
Tyler
Texas
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$63,056
Violent Crime Index
103⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
106,440
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
San Francisco, CA
Pros
Households earn $73,633 more per year on average
More college-educated — 59.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 62°F vs 93°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,348,700
Higher rents — median is $2,316/mo
Violent crime (596.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 25% higher than Tyler
Tyler, TX
Pros
Homes cost $1144k less ($205,200 vs $1,348,700)
Rent averages $1203/mo less ($1,113 vs $2,316)
34% less violent crime than San Francisco
25% cheaper overall cost of living than San Francisco
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.4)
Cons
Median income trails San Francisco by $73,633/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
San Francisco
Median Income
$73,633
$136,689 vs $63,056/yr
Tyler
Cost of Living
25% cheaper
COL index 92.4 vs 117.1 (100 = US avg)
Tyler
Violent Crime
34% lower
391.2 vs 596.5 per 100k
Tyler
Median Home Value
$1144k less
$205,200 vs $1,348,700
Tyler
Summer Heat
31.3°F warmer
July avg high 93.1°F vs 61.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | San Francisco, CA | Tyler, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 117.1⚠ High | 92.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $1,348,700⚠ High | $205,200 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,316⚠ High | $1,113 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $136,689 ✓ Higher | $63,056 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High | 5.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.8 min⚠ High | 20.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 23.4% ✓ Higher | 6.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 169⚠ High | 98 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 187⚠ High | 91 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (108) ✓ Better | B (97) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.0:1 | 15.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 59.8% ✓ Higher | 31.1% |
| High School or Higher | 88.8% ✓ Higher | 87.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | San Francisco Unified | TYLER ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer | 57.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 61.8°F | 93.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.0" ✓ Drier | 47.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.5" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 851,036 ✓ Larger | 106,440 |
| Median Age | 39.3 ✓ Older | 34.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 38.6% | 54.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 13.6% | 22.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.7% ✓ More | 16.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
San Francisco's cost of living index is 117.1 vs Tyler's 92.4 (US average = 100).
Tyler is 25% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Tyler leads 12 of 23 categories. San Francisco wins 11 and Tyler wins 12. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from San Francisco to Tyler or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($1,348,700 vs $205,200 median home), income ($136,689 vs $63,056), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
San Francisco, CA and Tyler, TX are about 1,606 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.