Here are the top five reasons I believe New York City is by far better than Los Angeles, I think you'll likely agree when you compare NYC and LA these ways:
5. New York City's easy to get around as long as you don't drive. Some people say Los Angeles is not a real city, it's more like a really big suburb, because you need a car in Southern California, and according to Forbes New York City is the least gas guzzling city in the country! Why? The MTA! And don't believe people who say the subway is filled with crime! There's much less now than in the 70's! You can be on the subway at 2:00 AM and still be safe, just as long as you know the tips the NYPD recommends to subway riders! (keep cash and valuables out of plain view, don't get on a subway car alone, etc.) So basically, you can avoid the hassle of parking, traffic and really bad drivers in NYC rather easily, in LA, you can't.
4. New York City's got four seasons, if you only like warm weather, not to mention 110 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT in July than Los Angeles is for you. New York City's winter is NOT horrific as long as you prepare for it. Besides, unlike most cities in the northeast and midwest, tourism in New York City doesn't decrease during the winter months. Plus, there's great activities you can't find in Los Angeles during the winter, like outdoor ice skating at the Rockefeller Center and in Central Park!
3. Many more people have a lifelong dream of moving to New York City than Los Angeles, which is something you really need to do something about if you want that to happen!
2. Los Angeles is just pretty much a fashion and entertainment capital. New York City leaves Los Angeles in the dust because New York City is also a capital for culture, international trade, technology, finance, the list goes on and on!
1. People say New York City is THE GREATEST CITY IN THE WORLD, not just because of the UN!
I hope I was very helpful, especially if you agree with me!
I am from Los Angeles but have lived in San Francisco and New York, along with a lot of other cities. Saying which one is better is difficult, because some people like different weather and such. Plus Northern California and Southern California are very different with several large cities, whereas New York only has one main city. However, objectively if you wanted to compare LA to NYC, I would say LA has MUCH better weather, but lacks seasons - the leaves don't really change, no snow for xmas etc. But overall most people would rather it be 80 degrees most of the year than 20 degrees for like half the year. LA is much more spread out, its public transportation is lacking but has been getting better over the years. Although pretty much everyone who can afford it drives, and the freeways are horribly crowded. Downtown LA is undergoing enormous changes, and turning into a much more traditional downtown area. Attractions wise, LA has a ton of things to do, just all spread out. Beaches, museums, shows, amusement parks etc. Culture wise, LA is much younger, it has a large hispanic population that can be very dominant at times. Most people from California haven't been here very long, or if they were born here, their mom and dad probably weren't.
Los Angeles is not the place for fashion. It is in NY that you will find what you're looking for. However, both places are unaffordable and you should live outside of major cities if you want to have pocket change. Remember though, not everyone in the field will be generous or kind - you will meet bitter people along the way and do not let that get in the way if this is the dream you are pursuing. Good luck in your future endeavours.
Haven't been to LA (just went to NYC) so many people would proboably say i cant have an opinion but there is just no city like New York City, it was amazing.
So me and my family are planning on moving to California or New York and were having an very diffcult time selecting which one because theres diffrent things thats better in which one so im wondering which would fit my type of life to live forever in ?
Los Angeles by far, it's more chilled and laid back and much better music, mountains, open spaces, sunny weather, big houses, beaches, fashion, celebs, natural scenery, the palms make it look like a holiday in the Caribbean or pacific sometimes, close to Mexico for holidays, close to Las Vegas if you wanna have fun, lots of landmarks too, small business, nice restaurants, very multicultural with food and people, If you wanna have cold weather go to the snow capped mountains, if you want desert drive to Las Vegas. It's like the melbourne to Sydney, so much better
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Here are the top five reasons I believe New York City is by far better than Los Angeles, I think you'll likely agree when you compare NYC and LA these ways:
5. New York City's easy to get around as long as you don't drive. Some people say Los Angeles is not a real city, it's more like a really big suburb, because you need a car in Southern California, and according to Forbes New York City is the least gas guzzling city in the country! Why? The MTA! And don't believe people who say the subway is filled with crime! There's much less now than in the 70's! You can be on the subway at 2:00 AM and still be safe, just as long as you know the tips the NYPD recommends to subway riders! (keep cash and valuables out of plain view, don't get on a subway car alone, etc.) So basically, you can avoid the hassle of parking, traffic and really bad drivers in NYC rather easily, in LA, you can't.
4. New York City's got four seasons, if you only like warm weather, not to mention 110 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT in July than Los Angeles is for you. New York City's winter is NOT horrific as long as you prepare for it. Besides, unlike most cities in the northeast and midwest, tourism in New York City doesn't decrease during the winter months. Plus, there's great activities you can't find in Los Angeles during the winter, like outdoor ice skating at the Rockefeller Center and in Central Park!
3. Many more people have a lifelong dream of moving to New York City than Los Angeles, which is something you really need to do something about if you want that to happen!
2. Los Angeles is just pretty much a fashion and entertainment capital. New York City leaves Los Angeles in the dust because New York City is also a capital for culture, international trade, technology, finance, the list goes on and on!
1. People say New York City is THE GREATEST CITY IN THE WORLD, not just because of the UN!
I hope I was very helpful, especially if you agree with me!
I am from Los Angeles but have lived in San Francisco and New York, along with a lot of other cities. Saying which one is better is difficult, because some people like different weather and such. Plus Northern California and Southern California are very different with several large cities, whereas New York only has one main city. However, objectively if you wanted to compare LA to NYC, I would say LA has MUCH better weather, but lacks seasons - the leaves don't really change, no snow for xmas etc. But overall most people would rather it be 80 degrees most of the year than 20 degrees for like half the year. LA is much more spread out, its public transportation is lacking but has been getting better over the years. Although pretty much everyone who can afford it drives, and the freeways are horribly crowded. Downtown LA is undergoing enormous changes, and turning into a much more traditional downtown area. Attractions wise, LA has a ton of things to do, just all spread out. Beaches, museums, shows, amusement parks etc. Culture wise, LA is much younger, it has a large hispanic population that can be very dominant at times. Most people from California haven't been here very long, or if they were born here, their mom and dad probably weren't.
Los Angeles is not the place for fashion. It is in NY that you will find what you're looking for. However, both places are unaffordable and you should live outside of major cities if you want to have pocket change. Remember though, not everyone in the field will be generous or kind - you will meet bitter people along the way and do not let that get in the way if this is the dream you are pursuing. Good luck in your future endeavours.
Haven't been to LA (just went to NYC) so many people would proboably say i cant have an opinion but there is just no city like New York City, it was amazing.
So me and my family are planning on moving to California or New York and were having an very diffcult time selecting which one because theres diffrent things thats better in which one so im wondering which would fit my type of life to live forever in ?
Los Angeles by far, it's more chilled and laid back and much better music, mountains, open spaces, sunny weather, big houses, beaches, fashion, celebs, natural scenery, the palms make it look like a holiday in the Caribbean or pacific sometimes, close to Mexico for holidays, close to Las Vegas if you wanna have fun, lots of landmarks too, small business, nice restaurants, very multicultural with food and people, If you wanna have cold weather go to the snow capped mountains, if you want desert drive to Las Vegas. It's like the melbourne to Sydney, so much better
new York city is big apple and it big money for the rent and bigger taxes
los angles is better then new york city because they have lot of thing better then new york
i would want to live in new york city because i always wanted to live in the big apple
los angeles.
i live in newyork and its so boring.
i hate new york city. theres so much traffic and un-friendly people :\
= Los Angeles it is the best.