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San Francisco's AI boom is pricing out six-figure tech workers who can't find rent under $5,000

San Francisco's AI boom is exacerbating the city's housing crisis, pricing out high-earning tech workers. Even dual-income households earning hundreds of thousands annually struggle to find apartments under $5,000 as median rents approach $4,000 and home prices soar. This trend is expected to intensify with upcoming IPOs from major AI companies.

The Decoder·Jun 30, 2026

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