Los Angeles vs San Francisco - US cities comparison
Los Angeles vs San Francisco - US cities comparison
Population
Los Angeles - 3.9 million (2022)
San Francisco - around 875,000 (2020)
Population rank in the United States
Los Angeles - 2nd
San Francisco - 17th
Population rank in California
Los Angeles - 1st
San Francisco - 4th
Most visited landmark
Los Angeles - Universal Studios Hollywood
San Francisco - Golden Gate Bridge
Tallest building
Los Angeles - Wilshire Grand Center (1,100 ft/335.3 meters)
San Francisco - Salesforce Tower (1,070 ft/326 meters
Climate
LA - Summers are short, warm, and dry; Winters are long and cold with increased rainfall
SF - Summers are long, warm, and dry; Winters are short and cold with increased rainfall
Los Angeles is part of Southern California geographical region.
San Francisco is part of Northern California geographical region.
Popular sports teams
LA - LA Dodgers (MLB), LA Lakers (NBA), LA Rams (NFL), LA Angels (MLB), etc
SF - Golden State Warriors (NBA), San Francisco 49ers (NFL), San Francisco Giants (MLB), etc
Highest natural point
Highest natural point
Los Angeles - Mount Lukens (5,075 ft/1,547 m)
San Francisco - Mount Davidson (928 ft/283 m)
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