<prompt> Human: Heres the deal:Im about to graduate from college debt-free with a degree in engineering, and Im evaluating some job offers. Im expecting an offer from a company in San Francisco, and I want to know how much money I would need to make in order to live there. ---What I know:Salary: 60-70kRent: 2,000moCar: no need---What I dont knowFood:Gym:Transportation:Clothing:Entertainment:Savings:---Ive spent the entirety of my adult life living in a cheap college town, having my food and housing costs taken care of, and paying virtually nothing for transportation. How can I figure out what these kinds of things are going to cost me in the real world?  <response>: HeyI dont live in SF but Ive been working in SF for the past 2 years and I grew up in Berkeley.First, the rent is pretty crazy in SF. Some places dont even have rent control. Is your workplace walking distance to Bartbus that goes to east bay? I can see that a young man would want to live in the city for all the night life and good food. If thats not your thing maybe you should consider living in the east bay near Berkeley bart station or Lake merrit? That will give you a good 25-35 minutes commute. My husband and I are paying 1200 for a 1 br apartment with indoor garage in Berkeley one block away from Bart station. When we first graduated college we used to live in a studio that was 850 with all utilities included in Berkeley. We make a combined income much higher than you prob this year will be 180k but our rent is much lower. You will still have to commute even if you live in the city. My co-workers who live in North Beach commute 25 mins to work in downtown. so take that into consideration. Basically this is our cost of living necessary :rent: 1195 utilitiesinternet, gas, water, electricity: 100, 150 in winter monthsgym: Got a 2-year 24hr fitness pass from costco for 300. 14 a monthfood: 300 eating in, 200 eating outBart tax deductible with work commuter benefit : 200ish per monthclothing: We spent too much on this lately, but were upgrading our college wardrobe - 400 two peopleentertainment: If youre an outdoor person youd love exploring the city. Depend on the type of activities it can cost from 0 to infinite. I love runningwalking down the bay or go hiking somewhere. Its very nice outside most of the time. The rest goes to our savings for a house and retirement funds and vacation and car payment. 