Moving to LA in 2024? Here's what to expect.

I know a lot of you watching this channel are debating this very question...so let's break it down! Let's talk post-pandemic LA vibes, cost of living, nightlife, transit updates, apartment searching, crime rates, changing climate, etc.

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00:00 intro
00:31 post-pandemic city updates
2:23 cost of living
6:26 transit updates
8:10 apartment searching
9:41 crime/homelessness
11:48 community involvement
13:04 nightlife
14:20 weather is changing...
16:20 fantasy vs. reality
17:44 should you move to LA?

tags: moving to los angeles 2024, should i move to los angeles, cost of living in los angeles, apartment searching in los angeles, what is los angeles like

[larryjones]

I'm moving to LA from Houston, for one reason: the weather. Houston heat/humidity is unlivable. My current destination city is San Clemente. I know it's a long way from the rest of LA, but I'm 63 and retired. But, if I can find a home more centrally located, and comparably priced to San Clemente, then I'll grab it. My budget is $1, 500, 000.

[LivinginLosAngeles-reyx]

Los Angeles is a place to make your fortune, mind blowing money and opportunity, but you have to be confident, good at selling yourself, and motivated. If you are, Los Angeles can be a dream. LA has a buzz, an excitement, a creative energy that makes everyday interesting and fun. The geograohy & nature is amazing and the best weather anywhere. I can go snow skiing at Big Bear (outside LA) in the morning and surfing at Malibu in the afternoon, its like nowhere else in the world. If you believe in yourself, LA as a $1.4 Trillion dollar economy (larger than 46 states) has all the riches you could ever want. It's expensive, but you make ALOT more money than places like FL or TX. Do not move here with the mindset of a tourist, move here ready to work HARD, and you will be rewarded! LA has all the opportunity in the world, it just depends on you. Its not a city for dreamers, but it certainly is a city for thise who work hard. I wouldnt be here if it wasn't advantageous and honestly wouldn't live anywhere else. Nothing compares to LA. 💯

[Thekenyatta]

I’m moving to La for one reason, I’ve been everywhere else, I am a singer and the east coast and everyone and their mom said not to move there. I’m moving 😂

[notmyrealname]

Ya, no thanks. Lived in LA my whole life. I can't say one positive thing about it. Live in Asia now. I can crack a beer on the beach without police showing up to give me an open container then you go back to your car to find a parking ticket, all while homeless junkies shoot up in plain view and walk around with their pants down taking a crap on the sidewalk. I just don't see it... if you have the money to live in LA...why? The weather? Is sitting in your car for hours a day something you want to do?

[GeorgieGeorgeB]

You posted this video at the perfect timing. For the past 4 days I've literally been thinking about moving to LA and just experiencing life living on my own. I've always been attracted to Los Angeles ever since I was a teenager so I definitely will get all the information I need from this video. Thank you brother !! 💙

[TMendocino]

If you are moving to LA here are the neighborhoods....Google Images: Toluca Lake, Mandeville Canyon, Hollywood Riviera, Playa Del Rey, Marina Del Rey, San Pedro, Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Pacific Palisades, North Hollywood, Pasadena, Glendale, Silverlake, Los Feliz, Hancock Park, Park La Brea, West Hollywood, Mount Washington Los Angeles, Westwood Village, Pico District, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Long Beach, , Lomita, El Segundo, Hollywood Hills, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Calabasas, Culver City, La Canada/Flintridge, Big Tujunga Canyon, Topanga Canyon and Redondo Beach....ENJOY, I loved living in Los Angeles. 55 years on SoCal. Now I am in NoCal in the Bay Area. This State is incredible.

[audreyhuggins]

It's refreshing and new to hear someone from NYC who doesn't go on their trite, and expected diatribe of how much "better" everything and anything is in New York. Seriously, people from NYC all sound the same about L.A., I always know what is going to come out of their mouth. I almost didn't watch this video but as a Native Hollywood gal, I live for hope and dreams;)

[eeeveee]

its expensive everywhere. i moved to san antonio texas 2 yrs & half ago. apartment rent & gas is slightly cheaper than CA. but thats about it. stores like target, walmart, trader joes etc are about the same price as CA. texas is very boring & humid. you got to have apartment ac & car ac on 24/7 because its unbearable. with that said. im moving back to CA next month in May

[JoMarieM]

I'm interested in living in LA mainly because I want to go to school to learn about filmmaking, and eventually get a job working in the film industry, like screenwriting, video production, or some other aspect of working in films. I have a very creative bent, and I would like to live in a place where I feel like creativity is a valued asset, not just something you do for a hobby on the side because everybody thinks you need to get a "real" job. I also like the idea of living in a place with a nice climate where I don't have to worry about icy roads in the winter, I can have a palm tree in my yard, and I don't have to travel for two days just to see an ocean. I currently live in Kansas, and I would like to experience life in a "nice" part of the country before I get too old!

[loganpaul]

LA is the capital of narcissist of the galaxy.

[coddiwomplecolster]

Still California dreaming here in the UK. Although I visit regularly. ✌️❤️🇬🇧

[Love_SumLotta]

I moved from LA to Dallas back in 08. I grew up in South Central so my path wasn't too bright. I left to start fresh. I tell anyone if you can afford to live in LA in a nice area, have a good job, it's worth it. Some ppl hate Texas and I love it. So it just depends. But I love LA weather, beaches, mountains, food, etc. I love visiting as a tourist. It's for sure a good time! LA will always be home.

[thornemeadery]

I moved here in 2017 and it was super fun to go out and meet new people but all of the meeting people was majorly superficial. It never felt like you made true friends. But I don't go out much anymore because A) Im not as young as I used to be lol. B)its super expensive to go out. So now instead of going to breweries I brew my own stuff and try to keep up with my oldest/closest friends vs trying to meet new people.

6:10 I moved here from Michigan with 5k and made it work. Its nearly impossible to get a job in the film industry before you move here. However if you work a "normal job" then I am sure its possible to get a job before moving. In the film biz its all about who you know.

[TylerHackerJokes]

Lived in San Gabriel Valley my entire life. It's a constant struggle for me. Trying to figure out if I should go rent a luxury apartment in a nice area or keep saving to buy a mediocre townhome out in the boondocks since that's all we could (barely) afford lol. Great video.

[christianburgos]

I’m leaving my hometown for LA in just a few days after preparing for over a year. I’m ready for a change.

[Hayywire]

Michael this video is so on point! I moved here in May 2021 close to your timeframe here too, and everything is so accurate! Even tho I’m from NY and lived in WI, WA (Seattle), then made move down from Seattle to LA, the rent prices and grocery store prices weren’t too different in 2021 to adjust to, however it is frustrating seeing inflation rise and small things like late night spots closing early (I’m a night owl!) So I truly appreciated every detail in this video! The people need to know! ❤

[AaronLaLux]

people used to hang out in la, now it's a weird awkward social isolationist zombie land.

[amitlal]

I live in Mar Vista and run a rental housing business. I try not to raise rent on my tenants but the way LA’s economy is going, I had to raise rent 4% every year since 2022. Inflation is definitely hurting everyone, including landlords. If anyone out there thinking about moving to LA with a budget, your best bet is to start out by renting a room from a family that has a house for the first couple of years until you make enough money to get an apartment of your own. Renting a room will be much cheaper and you will save money and often you will find that family homes give you that privacy that everyone is looking for.

[eric]

Highly recommend everyone to make your own coffee. French pressed coffee at home is cheap.

[P.Galore]

Homelessness Problem has destroyed LA. with filth. With tent cities. With drug addicts and vermin. Taxes are out of control: 12"% income tax; 9% sales tax; 2% annual car registration. Housing starts at $1000 a sq. ft on the west side. Then there's biblical prophesies fulfilled at random: Wild fires, mus slides, torrential rains and flooding, racial riots, earthquakes, pestilence. Loved LA for 35 years- left in 2010 and miss the weather every day, but have no intention of ever going back.