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For the U.S., San Francisco is the second most expensive city to build in because of its cramped environment, rigorous seismic requirements, and competition for contractors. In terms of worldwide construction costs, Hong Kong is in second place, followed by Geneva, London, and Macau. For the full report, click here.
LA is also a manufacturing center, and hosts a growing startup scene. All this helps explain why LA ranks among the 10 most expensive cities, at a cost of $74,371 to live comfortably.