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NYC and LA couldn't be more different. These two cities draw comparisons only in relation to market size, and their respective place within it: numbers one and two. Beyond that, lifestyles reside at opposite ends of the spectrum.
For a big city experience, LA would not be my recommendation. Although statically big, LA does not have any of the definable characteristics we tend to associate with "city living". Los Angeles is more of a giant suburb with several, smaller centers. Santa Monica is the closest area to an urban atmosphere.
Personally, I enjoy big cities, and therefore find NYC to be the only option. It is the biggest, most influential city in the USA, and one of the most culturally dominate cities of the world. It is considered part of the "top three", (London, New York, Tokyo), and is arguably the unofficial capitol of the world. (After all, the world's oldest and largest free market and the UN are headquartered in NY). These factors bring a distinct, international and sophisticated angle to NYC that is simply nonexistent in LA. Having lived in both cities (currently in NYC) I feel qualified to comment.
Both lifestyles are cool. I like houses with a backyard, being near a beach, nice weather, and beautiful mountains and hills. But I also like vibrant, energetic places with bustling skyscrapers and high-rises. So either way...both cities are cool.
A typical neighborhood in NYC isn't that appealing, but then again...so is a typical neighborhood in LA. However, Manhattan is amazing, but then again so is Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Bel-Air.
NYC and LA couldn't be more different. These two cities draw comparisons only in relation to market size, and their respective place within it: numbers one and two. Beyond that, lifestyles reside at opposite ends of the spectrum.
For a big city experience, LA would not be my recommendation. Although statically big, LA does not have any of the definable characteristics we tend to associate with "city living". Los Angeles is more of a giant suburb with several, smaller centers. Santa Monica is the closest area to an urban atmosphere.
Personally, I enjoy big cities, and therefore find NYC to be the only option. It is the biggest, most influential city in the USA, and one of the most culturally dominate cities of the world. It is considered part of the "top three", (London, New York, Tokyo), and is arguably the unofficial capitol of the world. (After all, the world's oldest and largest free market and the UN are headquartered in NY). These factors bring a distinct, international and sophisticated angle to NYC that is simply nonexistent in LA. Having lived in both cities (currently in NYC) I feel qualified to comment.
Never been to NYC but I have been to LA. Didn't like LA much at all but I'd take its lifestyle over NYC. Particularly the Santa Monica beach lifestyle and the inland hills lifestyle. Would not like the traffic of either place but I think LA is better to drive in. Would prefer the NYC restaurant lifestyle over LA, though. Generally speaking, NYC comes across as this place where everybody's rushing and stressed and cramped like sardines, and LA comes across as this place that is more laid back while curiously still being energetic. Plus I like single family homes and townhomes WAY better than apartments and condos.
NYC and LA couldn't be more different. These two cities draw comparisons only in relation to market size, and their respective place within it: numbers one and two. Beyond that, lifestyles reside at opposite ends of the spectrum.
For a big city experience, LA would not be my recommendation. Although statically big, LA does not have any of the definable characteristics we tend to associate with "city living". Los Angeles is more of a giant suburb with several, smaller centers. Santa Monica is the closest area to an urban atmosphere.
Personally, I enjoy big cities, and therefore find NYC to be the only option. It is the biggest, most influential city in the USA, and one of the most culturally dominate cities of the world. It is considered part of the "top three", (London, New York, Tokyo), and is arguably the unofficial capitol of the world. (After all, the world's oldest and largest free market and the UN are headquartered in NY). These factors bring a distinct, international and sophisticated angle to NYC that is simply nonexistent in LA. Having lived in both cities (currently in NYC) I feel qualified to comment.
One edge LA does have.... better weather.
Wow! Have you actually been to L.A.? Cause if you think Santa Monica is the only urban area in LA than it's obvious you know hardly anything about LA. Santa Monica is fairly urban, but still just a beach town. LA has lots to offer including dense urban areas. Also for the record the UN has no real power and LA is already internationaly knowed.
Last edited by Hollywood Inquirer; 07-17-2009 at 01:48 PM..
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