New York vs. Los Angeles: Which City Is Best?

New York vs. Los Angeles: Which City Is Best?

Where should you live: New York City or Los Angeles? In this City Showdown, WatchMojo points out the differences between New York and Los Angeles, and helps you decide if the lifestyle, culture, landmarks and attractions in each of these popular American tourist destinations are for you. Do you root for the New York Yankees, Giants or Knicks, or do you cheer on the Los Angeles Dodgers, Rams or the LA Lakers? Would you rather visit Hollywood or travel to the Statue of Liberty? We’ll discuss the real estate, climate, sports, quality of life and culture of each city to help you pick the best American city.

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[txnii]

What's closer to you
Like: N.Y.C.
Comment:L.A.

[rodneymcqueen]

Watch mojo just started a war. Congratulations!

[ProphetNewYork]

I lived in NY my entire life of 24 years and just moved to LA for a year. I can say this,
NY has better food, LA has better people, NY has better landmarks, LA has better weather, NY makes people independent, LA has better community. Thats it. period.

[russellmeyer]

New Yorkers talking about how they are from New York.

[tomhollandisababe]

Odd for New York
Even for Los Angeles
Like to vote

[williamsibri]

Only in NYC would someone get rich from selling coffee and doughnuts

[shenelliskoolasf]

Who came to see the war in the comment section?

[twistedliving]

I live bi-coastally in West Hollywood and Manhatten’s Upper West Side, for the last 17 years. I must say that living in the two cities feels like a shared custody between mom and dad. New York is like a father with right angles, expecting results, stern and calculated. LA is like a mother, with rolling curves, scenic beauty, compassion and gentleness. I really can’t imagine one without the other. I WILL say that the quality of life is healthier and more fit for happiness and sustainability in LA. I mean, there’s a reason New Yorkers retire in Florida, right?

[grizzly]

California is a better state... New York has a better city.

[jessedied]

me watching this at 2 am having never been to new york or los angeles: 👁👄👁

[anthonyhersh]

US 4 Region Largest Cities:
North- Chicago
East- New York City
South- Houston
West- Los Angeles

[boruto]

New York City is the most iconic city, best crime/drug dealer movies, created a culture that changed the world. Need I say more? The Empire State.

[sebys]

Detroit is the be-




Never mind, someone just got murdered out near my front window

[chlorineeyez]

People who don't even live in LA can agree that LA is the best, WESSSSTT SIIIIDEE

[UnGao]

LA: Home of the millennial celebrities


NY: Home of the Boomer celebrities

[MrBranh]

New York nightlife is far better than LA. LA is all about house parties, but the club scene is nearly non-existent. I was shocked when I moved out West and how early the clubs shut down. In NYC you get to the club at 12 AM. In LA some of them are already shutting down at 12!

[LIVEFRMNYC]

NY has better people
LA has better weather
NY has better food
LA has better beaches

But no matter where you stay, it sucks if you're broke and great if you're rich.

[robertolicea]

NY is wayyy better fam. It's deadass lit af.

[icommandyew]

New York. I love New York it makes me happy when I just think about it.

[halaalmuslim]

New York is not a city, however New York City is.