S. 101, the cost of prominent billboards has increased significantly. This surge is reported to be between 20% and 30% higher than pre-pandemic levels.

The companies leasing these large signs are primarily from the AI, tech, and finance sectors. One notable example is a single billboard costing $3 million annually. Further information on this trend can be found through The San Francisco Standard, which has reported on the rising costs of billboard advertising in the area.