SF Core — Everything you need to live in San Francisco
Step-by-step guides for moving to, living in, and thriving in San Francisco.
Table of contents
Start here
- Move to SF — A step-by-step checklist to get settled.
What do you need?
- An apartment — How to find a place without getting scammed.
- A bank account — The best banks for newcomers.
- Health insurance — Understanding the US healthcare mess.
- Liability insurance — Why you need renters and auto insurance.
- A credit score — How to build your financial reputation from scratch.
- A bicycle — The fastest way to get around the hills.
- A vehicle — Why you probably don't need a car.
- Professional help — Lawyers, accountants, and therapists.