Relocation to San Francisco
A guide to relocating to San Francisco: visas, taxation, housing, education, healthcare and employment, with a personal Journey Manager and end-to-end support from Ocean.
A guide to relocating to San Francisco: visas, taxation, housing, education, healthcare and employment, with a personal Journey Manager and end-to-end support from Ocean.
- CapitalWashington, D.C.
- Population~342 million
- LanguageEnglish · Spanish widely spoken
- CurrencyUS dollar ($)
- Time zonePacific Time · approximately 10 hours behind Israel
- Flight from IsraelApproximately 15 hours by air
Why here and what to know
Visas and residency
Common employment routes include L-1 for intracompany transfers, H-1B for professional roles, O-1 for people with extraordinary achievements and E-2 for investors.
Taxation
Taxation includes federal and sometimes state and local taxes.
Economy and cost of living
Housing, childcare and parking are particularly expensive.
Housing
The housing market in San Francisco differs from other areas.
Education
Education options vary between San Francisco, Palo Alto / Mountain View, Oakland / Berkeley.
Healthcare
Arrange healthcare eligibility and health insurance according to your immigration and employment status, including interim coverage, the provider network and out-of-pocket contributions.
Community and culture
San Francisco has an expatriate community and international services.
Employment and business
Employment hubs vary between San Francisco, Palo Alto / Mountain View, Oakland / Berkeley.
Ocean's winning tip
Coordinate your legal status, work, education and budget before choosing an address. With experience since 1944 and a global network, your Ocean Journey Manager brings these together in one plan.
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