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So, which city do you think is better for someone between the ages of 25-35? Here is a list of factors to consider. It is by no means exhaustive.
Job Market/Career Prospects
Cost of Living
Real Estate
Dating
Nightlife
Social Networking
Diversity*
Cultural/Other (parks, theaters, restaurants, etc)
*By diversity, not only do I mean large populations of one race or ethnic group, but also socioeconomic diversity within a race or ethnic group. I doubt many black professionals would consider Detroit an attractive destination, for example, even though the city is 90% black. By diversity, I also mean interspersion of different groups in various social settings.
Social Networking: Huh? You can do this where ever you live, making friends and such can happen anymore, depending mostly on you and not the city.
It is more of a challenge to meet people in some cities than others. In DC, there are always fundraisers, receptions, alumni events, etc that make it incredibly easy to meet people within your age and socioeconomic demographic. I'm not sure if the same would be true of Pittsburgh, for example.
And what, in your opinion, makes NYC's nightlife better?
Location: Austin, TX/Chicago, IL/Houston, TX/Washington, DC
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It is more of a challenge to meet people in some cities than others. In DC, there are always fundraisers, receptions, alumni events, etc that make it incredibly easy to meet people within your age and socioeconomic demographic. I'm not sure if the same would be true of Pittsburgh, for example.
And what, in your opinion, makes NYC's nightlife better?
The vibrancy in general. Clubs & Bars do all they can to boost a city to a great night life, but the vibrancy of people being around and being packed in the same area. Creates a thrill. You can expect some great things from a city like that.
Take this for example, I know Houston & Chicago well, but it's not the bars, clubs, places that make my night life experience in Chicago better than Houston's, it's the fact that the locations for all these things are in vibrant areas. You'll see thousands upon thousands of people there/near there/outside of there in Chicago. They can walk in & out of a bar, club, whatever easily.
In Houston, just like Los Angeles, both being large cities don't have that urban vibrancy to compete with it.
Despite all that, IMHO Los Angeles still has a great night life. But New York City has better, IMO.
I know people get annoyed with the argument about "density", but in this case I think it is actually relevant to the argument. New York has a lot more people living in a much smaller area...it increases your options.
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I know people get annoyed with the argument about "density", but in this case I think it is actually relevant to the argument. New York has a lot more people living in a much smaller area...it increases your options.
Yeahhh, that's what I was saying in my last post also. The vibrancy is complimented by the city's density.
I'm actually considering a change of scenery. I currently live in DC and grew up in Philly. DC has been great insofar as the ability to meet lots of new people. This stands in stark contrast to Philadelphia. Even though Philly's a big city, it seems that every social event I go to is a Central High School reunion. Philadelphians, for the most part, stay there, buy houses in neighborhoods slightly better than the ones they grew up in, and then die there. Not too many strivers. That's why I asked about the social networking aspect of Los Angeles.
So many hot (and rich) men roaming on the streets.
Models, Investment Bankers, CEOs, Athletes. I work in fashion and you would not believe the gorgeous men I work with. Sure, many may be gay but at least I get to drool. Where's the harm in that? And the wealthy clients we get to meet. It's so easy to get a gorgeous Banker strolling down Midtown Avenue in Ferragamo shoes to buy you drinks! And Gucci! And honey, I can't swing a Prada bag without hitting something gorgeous, tall and Latin.
And the finance guys. Removed by moderator - inappropriate comment. Keep it PG-13 please.
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