moving from chicago to LA? (sublease, subletting, neighborhoods)

[miracle]

Originally Posted by FROMCATOGA

I am from Chicago (the West-side to be exact). I have been living out here in Southern California (about 30 minutes outside of L.A.) and to be real with you, I personally prefer Chicago much more than here... After getting over the "wow, there's the Hollywood sign, I can't believe I'm in Beverly Hills, ooh, the ocean," and the "did you see who that was, it was that actor off of that t.v. show," everything else goes down real fast... The newness of being out here is gone, and now I see L.A. for what it really is...

...a grafitti infested, over populated, traffic congested, dirty place... yes, L.A. has its good points, but Chicago has more of a quality of life, and it feels like a real city, and the Chicago burbs feel like real suburbs... Everything in L.A. appears the same -- from the beaches to the Valley.

So, if I was you -- I'd stay put!

Are you talking about Los Angeles, Ca.?? Grafitti infested, over dont see anything of that since years, I think you turn the dial of your TV to the wrong channel....

[FROMCATOGA]

miracle,

You don't see graffiti in L.A? All you have to do is jump on the 101 and drive south. You'll see plenty. And on the 405, just drive headed towards LAX, and you'll see graffiti, and if you just drive in genreal, you'll see graffiti. People tagging all over the place!

[miracle]

You should walk Los Angeles and not driving so much, try a walk through Ventura at Sherman Oaks or Studio City, try footing on Hermosa Beach, try a walk to a mall in Burbank from an apartment close to the studios, try a bike ride through Westlake Village to Agoura or a day shopping and cafe in Westwood or Beverly Hills, and avoid so much driving around highways. There is other Los Angeles than the highways. I think you are a conmuter and you are losing everything good in between your daily driving way.

[Hungry For Cheese]

We are all commuters here. We have to drive to get to places because its all spread out. If I didnt work and go to school I might be able to do all that you described. A day of shopping in Westwood and B.H. would make anyone that isnt rich, even broker.
Not trying to judge you miracle, but it sounds like your either well off or dont work and get an allowance. Or all?

I see graffitti ALL OVER.

[miracle]

Originally Posted by kgee

We are all commuters here. We have to drive to get to places because its all spread out. If I didnt work and go to school I might be able to do all that you described. A day of shopping in Westwood and B.H. would make anyone that isnt rich, even broker.
Not trying to judge you miracle, but it sounds like your either well off or dont work and get an allowance. Or all?

I see graffitti ALL OVER.

I work daily but I spend my weekends trying the good taste of SoCal, every weekend a new trip, try it and you will see how you take other taste about Los Angeles.

[Hungry For Cheese]

I go to school on weekends. I couldnt. But I agree with what you do. You have to get away otherwise you'll go nuts. When I was a kid my dad use to take me to the beaches up to central cal on weekends, camping in Kern and anywhere out of Los Angeles. A lil different then your idea of trying new things IN L.A., but better than staying inside the house.

[Mel2882]

I'm moving to Chicago in 3 months. It's way better!

[puffle]

Originally Posted by cnowak1

Hey, I am thinking about moving to LA after college. I have always lived in Chicago and have only been in LA once. Do you think LA is better than Chicago; advantages/disadvantages? Any input would be helpful. Thanks

Come for a visit, maybe during the winter, but live in Chicago. No comparison! Chicago is beautiful, alive, has more cultural opportunities, and nicer people. FROMCATOGA is right on about L.A. I don't think Miracle is from here, but I am and can confirm what the negative side is here. You can go through life with blinders on I guess, but eventually you will bump into reality and not be prepared. Moving to Ma. in a few months myself.
As far as the"perfect" weather here....in my opinion, it is so boring. Everyday the same thing...no surprises...no beautiful trix colored trees in the fall, just longer shorts and t-shirts instead of tanks. Boring!

[SouthBayTodd]

i don't know if i could handle the freezing cold in chicago.

someone from chicago might feel more at home in san francisco though...

spend time wherever you plan to move before you do!

[Caliguy2007]

Well Chicago has a better skyline and a more lively downtown,but everything else goes to L.A in my opinion,but you should try staying in L.A for a few months to see how it is and if you don't like it,you could always move back to Chicago.

L.A though is building more Skyscrapers and the City is trying to transform downtown to a more exciting place to be :-)

Some People Love L.A and Some people Hate It.

Originally Posted by cnowak1

Hey, I am thinking about moving to LA after college. I have always lived in Chicago and have only been in LA once. Do you think LA is better than Chicago; advantages/disadvantages? Any input would be helpful. Thanks