10 Struggles Everyone In San Francisco Can Relate To

The struggle of doing a lot with a little is reality here. With average rents surpassing those in New York, the high cost and low availability of apartments in San Francisco is driving locals to live small.

If you live in San Francisco, the rents can be absolutely soul-crushing and budget-breaking. Everything in this pricey town can be linked back to the absurd rent prices.

San Francisco's many dogs may be cute, but what they leave behind is a real issue. According to the San Francisco Recreation and Parks department, it is illegal "for any person owning or having control or custody of any dog to permit the animal to defecate upon the public property of this city unless the person immediately remove the feces and properly dispose of it."

When it's hot in the Mission, it may be downright chilly in the Richmond. Even though it's a small city, you always need to have a sweater or jacket handy. There is even an app designed for San Francisco called Mr. Chilly that shows a city map with temperatures to expect throughout the day at various locations.

San Francisco has all manners of public transportation, from cable cars to buses and trains. However, Bart and Muni are often plagued with frequent delays due to increased traffic, older equipment, and poor maintenance.

A growing city economy, booming and overpriced rentals, and increasing tourism all equate to more construction. Unfortunately, San Franciscans have to deal with delays or construction noise more than ever.

If there is one thing people in the city struggle with, it's lines for restaurants, especially if it's a hot new joint or just a place that serves brunch.