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

Los Angeles - Mount Lukens (5,075 ft/1,547 m) San Francisco - Mount Davidson (928 ft/283 m)

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