<p>I know that apartments are expensive in SF because of the limitd room, but is everything else expensive too? (I'm talking about food, gas, electricity, etc.)</p>
<p>Short answer: yes
Long Response: shop around in neighboring cities. They will have reasonable prices. If you are going to live in SF, i suggest getting the meal plan. I think its required for freshmen anyway. Stores like foodsco and grocery outlet are pretty inexpensive and they have some in S.F. and berkeley</p>