Median Household Income: $101,714

Residents of the Golden Gate City earn more on average than other major cities’ residents across the country – and they’re also more highly educated. The city has the second highest percentage of college-educated residents in country (Seattle holds the top position).

In addition to tech companies like Dropbox, airBNB, SalesForce, and Adobe, several major financial institutions are headquartered here, including Charles Schwab and Wells Fargo. The median home value is a whopping $1.36 million, according to Zillow.