10 Pricey Cities That Pay Off

By Matthew Bandyk

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San Francisco, Pricey Cities that Pay Off

San Francisco has the most expensive housing in the country, and there's good reason for it. San Francisco residents enjoy great weather, a flourishing local arts community, and some of the most productive businesses in the country.

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