{
  "url": "https://classa.info/compare/san-francisco-vs-tokyo",
  "title": "San Francisco vs Tokyo: Class A office comparison",
  "description": "Side-by-side Class A office comparison for San Francisco and Tokyo — rent, vacancy, talent, tax, lease norms, transit, and top submarkets.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "San Francisco ($78/sqft, 31.5% vacancy) and Tokyo ($113/sqft, 4.6% vacancy) compete on different axes: San Francisco on talent depth and Tokyo on rent and tax.",
  "tldr": [
    "Class A rent: San Francisco $78/sqft vs Tokyo $113/sqft.",
    "Vacancy: San Francisco 31.5% vs Tokyo 4.6%.",
    "Talent index: San Francisco 98 vs Tokyo 84.",
    "Corporate tax: San Francisco 27% vs Tokyo 30.6%.",
    "Premium flex/seat/month: San Francisco $1,280 vs Tokyo $980."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "cityA": "San Francisco",
    "cityB": "Tokyo",
    "rentUsdA": "$78",
    "rentUsdB": "$113",
    "vacancyA": "31.5%",
    "vacancyB": "4.6%",
    "talentA": 98,
    "talentB": 84,
    "taxA": "27%",
    "taxB": "30.6%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Is Class A office cheaper in San Francisco or Tokyo?",
      "answer": "San Francisco is cheaper on a USD basis: $78/sqft vs $113/sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has better talent depth, San Francisco or Tokyo?",
      "answer": "San Francisco indexes higher on talent depth (98 vs 84)."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has more sublease availability, San Francisco or Tokyo?",
      "answer": "San Francisco carries higher vacancy (31.5% vs 4.6%) and therefore typically more sublease overhang."
    },
    {
      "question": "What lease term should I expect in San Francisco vs Tokyo?",
      "answer": "San Francisco typical term is 7 years with 22 months rent-free; Tokyo typical term is 5 years with 4 months rent-free."
    },
    {
      "question": "How does transit and commuter access compare?",
      "answer": "San Francisco: BART, Muni, Caltrain, and the new Salesforce Transit Center anchor commute infrastructure. The Central Subway extension to Chinatown completed in 2023. Tokyo: JR Yamanote loop plus 13 metro lines connect every Class A address. Shinkansen termini at Tokyo, Shinagawa, and Ueno support inter-city corporate networks."
    }
  ],
  "pageType": "comparison",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).",
  "citation": "Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/compare/san-francisco-vs-tokyo), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}