https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/01/10/saving-for-a-bay-area-down-payment-this-is-how-long-it-could-take/

Resolving to become a homeowner in the next few years? Buyers in places like St. Louis and Tampa need only to save a modest amount to make that goal a reality.

But in the Bay Area, you’ll need a stash.