Living in New York City VS Los Angeles

The pros and cons of living in New York City and Los Angeles
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[@brettconti]

Which one do you guys prefer? NYC or LA?

[@patriciaperkins4252]

I have lived in both. My sister moved from NYC/NJ to LA and stayed in LA for 8 years. I live in SF now but I actually like Los Angeles. If you can avoid the 405 (Freeway), you will have a much easier life! FYI to you Brett, told my young neighbors (ages 9 & 7) about your skateboards. Might be their Xmas present.

[@MitchellBPYao]

Both! But I haven't been to each of them let alone America, have a model of New York but LA for it's suburbs

[@RobbieSko]

NYCCCC. Great video man, love the juxtaposition!

[@AbhishekKumar-vn1ec]

Nyc all the way

[@BrendanKutschbach]

Been to both many time! NYC is where it’s at!

[@User13free]

As an European I think I would feel more at home in NYC. Small houses, good public transport and a classic city center.

[@davidhaab5558]

depends where in europe haha

[@User13free]

@@davidhaab5558 true haha! Well, I live in Germany and Italy! My dream is to visit one day the States!

[@davidhaab5558]

@@User13free i live in portugal, and let me tell you sir, the transport sucks ! ahah

[@User13free]

@@davidhaab5558 therefore you live in one of the most beautiful places in Europe, Sir! Portugal is magnificent! ;)

[@moonlightbae6365]

@@davidhaab5558 omg same i’m from portugal too but now i live in uk. the transports are indeed bad😭😭😭😭 they are always late

[@AnthonyRecenello]

I've lived in NYC for 6 yrs and LA for 3. LA is much better quality of living. But the two cities have diff purposes: 🏢 NYC is for becoming successful or GTFO. If you aren't working your ass off, you will get chewed up and spit out. 🌴 LA is for MAYBE becoming successful or you can just drive for uber and hang at the beach on the weekends.

[@abdulwahedrafiqi8677]

FACTS ON THE NYC ONE!!! I’ve seen people come to nyc for a couple months with the mentality that their going to love it and become successful and then pack their bags back home Becuz they felt suicidal here...

[@444fawn]

i want to live in new york but im not trying to become a ceo or anything, i just want to be a dentist. do you think it'd be a good fit for me?

[@abdulwahedrafiqi8677]

Angel depends how good and patient you are...you not gon be making much the first couple years tbh wit you. And also depends if your okay with paying very high rent

[@AnthonyRecenello]

Angel yes!

[@saptab1344]

Planning on making money in nyc then living near the beach in la😂

[@xvxxvx4750]

NYC all the way. Whatever you are into, there is always something that suits you. LA has a good weather but in life we need the changing seasons too. Having a blistering winter storm is fun too.

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

xvx xvx I guess it makes you appreciate more the sunny days

[@bobblue_west]

( in life we need the changing seasons too) Here in LA we have 4 seasons. Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer and next summer.

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

mill101 😂 this would be my dream! Though I guess you don’t appreciate the nice weather after a while

[@kaitoelitex4901]

LA weather pranks you naturally, it’s obviously the most hottest place, wildfire.

[@stevemasterson7776]

I'm totally into having the business I worked my entire life to build be burnt down by s*itheads while the police watch.... So New York or LA will work for me!

[@LivingBobby]

LA for the weather, NYC for everything else 😆 love the vids Brett Conti!!! Biggest fan alert 😍

[@brettconti]

HAHA and agreed LB !

[@shera1189]

You and Brett are the best youtubers. 😍😍

[@DemyCruzJrStudio]

Perf statement over here! On point. 👌🏻

[@deanmoloney817]

L.a weather and weed

[@gizemsaracoglu4823]

and except the mice

[@alexcadream3097]

these two cities are like different worlds and both have their own beauty, that's crazy how there are so many different cities with such a different vibe just in one country

[@BrighamYen]

In LA, you can get the urban lifestyle in DTLA. Before covid, there were so many bars and restaurants in downtown LA, with Staples Center, LA Live, the Music Center, Grand Central Market, movie theaters, parks, and beautiful historic high rises all in walking distance. I get so tired of people who think LA is only the boring Westside. Downtown LA is great and so is Pasadena with access to the beautiful San Gabriel mountains. LA is just as much about the mountains and deserts as it is about the beach.

[@zoommash7238]

Also from LA here. But DTLA/Santa Monica/West Hollywood are no where near the magnitude and energy of Manhattan if we are talking about urbanity.

[@BrighamYen]

@@zoommash7238 You're right, but very few cities on earth have the same kind of energy that Manhattan has. Hong Kong, Shanghai, London, etc are only a few that offer that kind of urbanity. With that being said, you don't have to have the EXACT same kind of energy found in Manhattan to find a fulfilling urban experience. Think Madrid, think Taipei, think Paris. They're not as energetic, but they're still great urban centers. DTLA is the largest urban center in SoCal and you CAN walk to a lot of things in DTLA. If you choose NOT to live in DTLA, don't say there's "no where in LA you can walk." That is just not accurate.

[@zoommash7238]

Brigs Y. Yes. I agree. That makes sense. LA is still the largest city west of Mississippi. I would say SF seems to tip the middle ground between LA and NYC. Like if LA and NYC have a baby, it would be SF. SF is the most “East Coasty” city on the west coast in terms of lay out and density.

[@BrighamYen]

@@zoommash7238 Haha yeah, but for someone who likes warmer weather, I would never feel comfortable living in a cold climate like SF! Plus, because SF is so hilly, and doesn't have an extensive rail network within the city (Muni hardly counts), it is not as walkable as people would think. It is just as reliant on cars as LA to some degree. I know many here in LA who don't own cars, and know many in SF who DO own cars.

[@greatpacific1136]

@@zoommash7238 But you don't get nature in NYC. That's the difference. You can get both in LA.

[@jessicamontoya5317]

Maybe a video for normal ppl would be helpful. By normal ppl, I mean people working a regular 9 to 5 job... not everyone can afford a Telsa, or a house in LA.

[@cornloin9732]

both too expensive for a wage job. at least if you want to live comfortable

[@Nau512]

Good one lol

[@LatinPlayer10]

You can get a new Tesla Model 3 for less than $40K. And they never said anything about owning an house. If you don't plan on improving your life to the point where you can afford a $40K car, then you probably shouldn't be living in any of these cities.

[@jessicamontoya5317]

LatinPlayer10 dont know what was the point of your comment. But someone not owning a “ 40K “ car has nothing to with them not wanting or trying to improve themselves. ( not everyone wants a luxury car & others rather take public transportations )

[@andyginterblues2961]

It's usually winter in N.Y., but New Yorkers have a strange way of denying this fact. Probably bc they spend 90% of the time indoors, mostly in tiny, overpriced apartments. And the people who live in the lavish apartments and condos are mostly gays, so... if you prefer that lifestyle...

[@dante340]

I've lived in both. For me, the biggest difference is that NYC has more immediate appeal right off the bat, as where LA is an acquired taste. Many people will be turned off by LA's traffic and spread out cityscape, but once you get used to it, the city has serious charm. It's a perfect mixture of hustle and chill.

[@LeaveMeAloneBleez]

Look if you're rich go to New-York

[@thebabbler8867]

@@LeaveMeAloneBleez Not at all. NYC is for middle class. LA & San Francisco have way more wealth.

[@jeffmueller2687]

@@thebabbler8867 not all of LA is wealth. If you go to places like Inglewood, South central, Compton and Long Beach you don’t see wealth in those areas.

[@ericllorens1734]

@@jeffmueller2687 yes you do, Baldwin Hills and view park and elders heights is in south central, these are the affluent black neighborhoods of LA and they are in south central, they call it the Black Beverly Hilla

[@ericllorens1734]

@@thebabbler8867 and ignorewood has a lot of black middle class families

[@mmus321]

Here's my anecdote: My friend lived in NYC for 5 years. He had very modest success as an entrepreneur, making close to 6 figures. He also had below average credit. During his time in Manhattan, the best living situation he could achieve was a rundown studio apartment shared with another person who was often out of town. Prior to that, he suffered through places with rat infestations, small apartments with multiple roommates, and due to his less than stellar credit, he often paid over 10k just to move into places. He was impressed and motivated by the skyscrapers, culture, wealth and women, but he often described his quality of life as "shit." Since moving to LA, he got a really nice one bedroom apartment in West Hollywood (prime area); living alone. He did this with the same income and credit. He describes the move as "an upgrade." He's still surrounded by wealth, culture, and beautiful women, but no skyscrapers. The lackluster architecture doesn't bother him because he loves LA's weather and the landscape (hiking in the hills/canyons, and going to the beach). He swears he's never going back to NYC, though he appreciates going through the challenge of living there. True story

[@rodl6759]

what does he do exactly?

[@sharoncohen318]

Idk, “close to 6 figures” is very very little in NYC, and not that much in LA

[@bruhbutwhytho2301]

@@sharoncohen318 very very little? Get outside of midtown

[@docrakidocraki8067]

@@sharoncohen318 lmao. The median salary in nyc is 45,000. You’re insane if you think $80-$95k is very little.

[@hothotheat3000]

Hope he gets a work from home gig and moves to a city where he can afford a house.

[@marimayn716]

Born n raised in Brooklyn, NY. I love the changing seasons, especially fall. I love the food, particularly Caribbean food since I'm part Trinidadian lol....i also love driving, so I get in the car whenever I can and drive around various neighborhood.

[@hzlkelly]

Well this makes my decision easy....I will go to LA, and I will regularly visit NYC

[@AnthonyRecenello]

The collab everyone never knew they wanted. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 excited to see this one

[@davidstock5279]

Hey Anthony!! Love your reaction vids!

[@julietbroklyn6872]

I love it💙💚💙

[@rav_waraich2865]

Hi can you give me a sponsor ship to visit America 😭 me from India ......

[@wokk9543]

@@rav_waraich2865 lmao

[@AbrahamKantono]

Of course NYC!! 🗽

[@spiceyroses]

yes NYC the best 🗽

[@abhiram118]

YES IN NYC SOLO LIVING OR COUPLE CAN LIVE ,LA IS FOR MORE LIVING WITH LOTS OF FRIENDS. FUN WITH FRIENDS.

[@corymateo15]

Vlog Squad style lol also I think in LA if you aren’t rich it won’t be that fun. NY as long as you are comfortable and can afford some entertainment you’ll have a blast.

[@davidwilliamscpa4365]

@@corymateo15 hmmm

[@abhiram118]

@@corymateo15 LAS food for .

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

Abhi Ram interesting, I always thought NY is more like fun with friends

[@abhiram118]

@@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon yes but we don't get more space for more friends, if we have party we can't do it in apartments we need open space but in NYC not much. And there is not much food options. But LA ha different food culture and has individual houses so we can have fun in there but still I to like NYC. I wanna to live in NYC to. By we should be rich or afford to.

[@Caswell19]

LA for weather, NYC for literally everything else. LA is too spread out - it takes hours to go anywhere.

[@gaming_sportsaaron1365]

For sure. But that’s because La has major earthquakes and high winds so pretty much la can’t build a big skyline. Or tall skyscrapers

[@jaycekbk7003]

What la every thing is close LMAO

[@leakedtrailersinc.6734]

@@jaycekbk7003 It's literally one of the most spread out cities in the world genius

[@VannahCakesYo]

took me 15 minutes to walk/train ride from my apartment in dtla to a restaurant i like in koreatown last night.

[@sonicsubjunkie]

People who complain that LA is too spread out drive like little old ladies. Either learn how to drive GTFO of the way.

[@leandrorosa3917]

I live in Sinop, Brazil 🇧🇷 I honestly prefer NYC, cause here in my city we have too scorching heat weather every single day, then I’m really used to it. And New York looks great because brings me good feelings being surrounded by its buildings and architecture.

[@samiamor3955]

LA doesn't have scorching heat every single day lol

[@avinashnandavlogs]

It’s sunny most part of the year?

[@yordaryperez7023]

@@avinashnandavlogs In nyc?

[@avinashnandavlogs]

@@yordaryperez7023 LA, I meant

[@grod805]

NYC is hotter than LA

[@ernstwyss1662]

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[@hughrey5765]

My first experience gave me the assurance that has made me to invest without fear of loosing.

[@seung304]

I would recommend Chicago: Cheaper Rent, Less Density, Cleaner, Cheaper Parking Fee, Smaller version of NYC!

[@cx5954]

Yeah the crime in chicago is scary and it’s not as interesting which is why people love new york

[@seung304]

@@cx5954 It's not really dangerous if you live in downtown or north suburb of Chicago, and lt's even cheaper than live in Queens or Brooklyn.

[@seung304]

@@mihirjoshi5633 Seriously, Chicago is as good as New York.

[@cx5954]

@@seung304 it isn’t, as i said before. People like new york because of the interesting stuff

[@justineduran5966]

I’m born and raised in NY and I love Chicago. Would totally move there. But I also don’t really do all the fun stuff ppl think new Yorkers do. I work go home and go out to eat every so often. I just like having the option to do stuff

[@robber98]

There are 2 things I want to add here because I think they are important but not mentioned. I lived in LA for over 10 years and moved to NYC few years ago. One of the goal moving to NYC is to collect data and compare to LA. First is cost of living excluding housing cost. NYC is about 20-30% more expensive than LA. Next is the compensation and benefit from jobs. With some of the exception like banking and finance industries, compensation in NYC is 25% less than LA. For example, content editor in LA makes about $60k a year in 2018 but in NYC, only make $45k, both of them are offered by the same company. Another example is senior software engineer. They make $160k in LA in 2018, only $120k in NYC. When I surveying the people in NYC, none of them realized the pay gap between LA and NYC is so big. Here is my thought about LA and NYC. If you are single or young couple not going to get marry soon, move to NYC if you can afford it. NYC is amazing city and the city will keep you busy. You will have more fun in NYC than LA. If you are going to get marry soon or plan to have kid, LA is better because of lower cost of living AND you are more likely get paid more with some exception. If money is no object, I would get a place in both cities because they are great in their way.

[@zakill1852]

I disagree with the compensation statement at least for Software Engineer as I am one myself. If you are relocating within the same company, usually SF and NYC are 1st pay tier, and maybe Seattle and LA the 2nd pay tier. A good data source for SDE pay is levels.fyi. There you can find median pay in NYC (188K) is a bit higher than LA (170K). Also there are more opportunities in NYC than LA, only after SF and maybe Seattle.

[@unholydonut]

@@zakill1852 The compensation I was talking about was referring to companies with 500 or less employees in 2018. Things may changed after 2 years of pandemic. The 25% different between LA and NYC I was talking about not only applied to SWE but some other industries I was able to acquire the data from reliable sources. Let's assume inflation is equally impact LA and NY. NYC median pay is only 18k higher than LA, that's 10%, base on the number you provided. Like I said in my post, cost of living in NYC is 20-30% higher than LA, net net NYC employee is making less than LA employee.

[@nazmul_khan_]

What about taxes?

[@unholydonut]

@@nazmul_khan_ IIRC, people in CA paid the most income taxes while NY is close 2nd in the country before pandemic. Sales tax is quite close as well but no sales tax for clothes under $120. I think both CA and NYC are very similar in taxes.

[@SYDAirlineEnthusiast]

@@unholydonut Bay Area has twelve percent sales taxes in California

[@katerynaokhrimchuk8722]

If you're looking for an incredible beach in NYC for swimming and surfing I'd highly recommend checking out Rockaway Beach in Queens. If you go past Jacob Riis park towards like Beach 143rd St you'll find the cleanest most incredible beach. And the best part is literally nobody knows about it unless you live there or in South Brooklyn so it's not crowded in the summer

[@brettconti]

Good to know. Thanks for sharing Cathy : )

[@CarianneRHixson]

Asbury Park for the day!

[@JaiCatLady]

I didn't know about the riis Park gonna check that out thanks

[@gaming_sportsaaron1365]

I should go. Maybe after this year and past winter

[@stax5ave380]

It’s crazy because I’ve heard about that beach so many times befor but never went..i used too live on beach 113th street it was pretty cool living by the beach

[@BucketListTravellers]

Great collab! We're more beach people, so LA seems like it would suit us more. We do like that NY is easier to get around without a car. The city bike membership seems like great value!

[@Jose-te3cj]

I would really like to live in LA because of the space and the weather

[@TheNJB]

Both are great here, just know it takes a long time to get around, and the public transportation is very poor compared to other big cities.

[@lovelyshawdowz7972]

As someone who lives in LA I wanna move out to NY which is kinda ironic..... but LA isn’t condense as NY but it’s takes forever to travel anywhere, the weather is amazing but the price for rent 😭😭

[@suzie5813]

Same! But rent is even more expensive in NY?

[@dannhymir9678]

@@TheNJB Only partially true. Yes NYC and Chicago have more extensive public rail than LA metro. However LA now has the 3rd/4th most extensive public rail (subway, light rail, commuter rail), systems in the U.S. by mileage when taking into account LA Metro lines + Metrolink lines. The bus lines are also everywhere. Its just that given how spread out LA is (you also have mountains and islands nearby!, ie Catalina), and the fact that LA has the most extensive freeway/highway network of any major city, its often still more convenient to drive. Still if commuting to/from work in one direction, you can sometimes travel faster on say Metrolink or subway lines than taking a highway during rush hours.

[@TheNJB]

@@dannhymir9678 Yeah buses are fine but more trains would make it much more officiant. Also think of areas like hollywood, beverly hills, mid city, and century city that don't have any highways or trains going through those areas, the traffic is hard to escape

[@Mangofresh2012]

Love this guys energy.

[@KrystalKBeauty]

NYC ALL DAY! I LOVE your videos! The editing and aesthetic are everything!

[@m1keyy__81]

Nyc:reality LA:fantasy

[@user-xo4xo3gb9t]

NYC all the way

[@dannhymir9678]

If you really think LA is fantasy wait till you start working there. LA has a nice front, but in the everyday underbelly it can be as stressful and expensive as NYC minus the snow and skyscrapers left and right. LA is more horizontal of a metro, and sunnier, but it can be competitive, expensive housing, and as with NYC big city status--polluted, traffic, dirty, etc. (although a lot of cultural amenities in both) depending on where you are. If LA had a nickel for every disgruntled, disillusioned former Angeleno or transplant that moved out due to high costs and quality of life, it would be a standalone country. The phrase about making it in NYC you can make it anywhere--also applies in LA. Of course as said LA has the sun and a lot more in terms of recreation/nature/beaches so it serves to smooth out the rough edges of living and working in LA (although not to everyone).

[@palaciosvisions2690]

LA all the way

[@quetzalcoatl9993]

I thought it was the other way around

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

Omg the excitement when you realize your two favorite KZbinrs are collaborating 😍😍😍

[@M32_722]

Best most realistic comparison EVER!!! THANKS YOUUU!!! Love ❤️

[@itssamanthavasquez4]

needed this collab so much😂👏🏼👀🥲🥺🙌🏼

[@LukeMackie]

Solid video man, you covered a lot in this for sure. I'm going to make my way out to LA, get my feet stuck in there and depending on how things play out I'll then be making my way to NY.. Got to be optimistic.

[@okijima15]

Southern california region is Beautiful there is.no place like.it In the world L. A for Life 😍😍👍👍

[@TheOliverPras]

Love it my brother! Agreed 100%

[@niamh830]

Him: LA ppl are scared to drive in the rain Me being from the uk: 👁👄👁

[@moonlightbae6365]

LMFAAAO EXACTLY

[@ms.eflevoland687]

The Netherlands

[@jordanwhitecloud5691]

Or from Canada👀😅

[@gaming_sportsaaron1365]

Oof

[@evanrodriguez8608]

I've lived in New York for 21 years and I absolutely love the city, especially during winter/Christmas. I just love the European vibe it has and I love the food and sports teams. I'm also going to Los Angeles and San Diego next year in May to see LA for myself, which should be interesting since the furthest west I have been is New Orleans.

[@yenwuraaku8562]

Is it fun during winter ? Parties, entertainment?

[@evanrodriguez8608]

@@yenwuraaku8562 Oh yeah. Winter is definitely the most festive time of the year, in my opinion. I love the cozy/wintery/christmas feel it has. It's just beautiful. There's no place I'd rather be at that time of the year more than New York. Although I will say, 4th of July is really cool in New York too, if you don't have a problem with fireworks. It's absolutely crazy.

[@ela1793]

Is new york too expensive

[@evanrodriguez8608]

@@ela1793 Yeah I'd say so. It's not for everyone. But the job I work pays pretty well I'd say so I can afford a place here. I could never afford a place in Midtown but Soho (where I live) is really beautiful still with the cobblestone roads not far from where I am. Still quite expensive but I make it work. I'm not crazy about the newer buildings though. The older buildings just have this magical charm that I can't explain. Especially in the Winter. Nothing beats Christmas time with a decorated tree by the brick fireplace and watching the snow fall down through your window. I will say, it sucks if you're carrying big things from the lobby to your room because some buildings don't allow you to bring certain things into the escalator but that circumstance is rare. You should also plan to pick a section of the building highest from the floor because of pests like bed bugs or cockroaches. People worry about the rats, but they won't harm you at all like the bed bugs or roaches. I never understood why people hated them. Anyways I'm getting really off track lol I hope I answered your question though. The short answer is yes unfortunately.

[@isyude]

@@evanrodriguez8608 What do you do for living? Sorry about the question... if you really do not want to answer

[@javianjohnson8746]

Living in a city in New Jersey that’s about 20 mins away from NYC, having easy access to the allure of the bright lights ad events of NYC is amazing, without having to live on top of each other in a VERY crowded city. When I went out to LA for my first time, I was VERY surprised with how far everything is from each other, so it’s no wonder why Los Angeles always has heavy traffic.

[@Ray03595]

Sounds like you're in Newark

[@itssamanthavasquez4]

honestly, I love you guys so much I am a nyc girl, but do want to love to LA for awhile in the next incoming years!! I love arching videos like this, you guy’s videos are the best for this !! only trust you guys haha❤️🤍💜🖤

[@alijafar2222]

I love los Angela's especially the warm weather and Venice Beach to explore different day

[@lewisagram]

New York or Nowhere! Glad to see this video coming out after meeting you during the filming of it 😀

[@gabriel_agc]

Hello, I'm from Europe and one of my dreams was to visit the USA. So, last year my dream come true and I spend 1 month in USA where I visited both cities NYC and LA (but also others: SF, LV). I want to share my opinion about these 2 cities. So, long story short, until now I visited 12 countries (and ~20 big cities) in Europe and in my opinion I like more the NYC because I think has a lot of things in common with major European cities: public transportation, infrastructure, nightlife, pubs/restaurants, etc. As Brett said if you have a lot of things to do in the city you can do it on the same day. For me, LA is more like a county, not a city. It is huge. I don't think you can live there without owning a car. I always had the impression that everything was an hour's drive away. But, as Shelby said, the weather in LA is awesome (and also the beaches). About the traffic, I can say that it didn't seem so creepy to me. For us (those who live in the big cities of Europe) it does not seem so scary. So, I am a city guy and I love being in the middle of the action to be able to go wherever I want when I want. Maybe this is why I love NY so much. Don't get me wrong,, I wouldn't refuse to move to LA if I have the opportunity :).

[@jamworthy14]

Man it's my dream too ,to go to USA and live in NYC. ..but I can't I have to complete 6 years of studying. And then get a job and then I can go....u r lucky

[@karllumiste9798]

@@jamworthy14 Same here, 6 years of studying plus militarty service and then I would also like to work and live in the US(not sure about the city).

[@jamworthy14]

@@karllumiste9798 military service??

[@joshualebowitz]

True. Did 13 months in Los Angeles and it definitely doesn’t feel like a real city.

[@alexandrataylor1007]

Anyone looking to live the SoCal lifestyle should live in San Diego. Way more laid back, cheaper, far less traffic, less pretentious, and still very diverse. I’ve met many foreigners who loved SD over LA. Besides, LA is only a 2.5 hour train ride away.

[@jelenahere]

Amazin' video! I am dreaming of livin' in NY for months now and I am really working on plans, so these facts came really helpful

[@JonKaye]

Great video. It felt impartial which most NY and LA folks have difficulty doing.

[@sour2810]

I’m Japanese who used to live in LA and have been to NYC a few times. In my opinion I prefer to live in LA. Now I’m living in Tokyo right now and there are so many people in everywhere and it’s uncomfortable. I felt like this when I visited NYC. When I lived in LA, like you guys know transportation is really bad, but weather is always great, there are a lot of beautiful nature and city of entertainment (NYC as well)

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[@marin8365]

Nice content!! I live in NYC, and I feel like I’d love to visit LA maybe to live for few months, but I’m sure I’ll definitely miss nyc ! ✨

[@margotexplainsitall]

HELLO POWER COLLAB! I love both of your channels and it was so cool to see you come together for this vid. Awesome video 🏆

[@SandStormXII]

Love this video thinking about the both of these cities

I live in Almería (Spain), where most of the Spaghetti western movies were filmed, and as you suppose is pretty hot here. That's the reason why I would choose LA over NY, it has almost the same mediterranean weather!

[@missceciliajo7360]

I could totally be wrong, but Im getting the vibe that she didn't grow up in LA. I feel like more of these types of videos should find someone who was born and raised there because its such a different experience and perspective than a lot of the youtubers who move there.

[@NkatB]

she didnt grow up in la

[@VannahCakesYo]

i've only been in LA for almost 5 years now and i feel like a local now. this chick bothered me and does not represent real LA. I fucking love LA. just went to my first dodgers game last night, got a free hello kitty dodgers beanie. afterwards me and my friends took the metro from downtown(where i live) to k-town to get some late night food and drinks at dan sung sa. love this city.

[@maze3002]

Exactly what I was thinking. She’s pretty much talking shit about LA while the other guy is talking nicely about NY.

[@justsport3337]

Bro you have productivity keep going i wish you more progress 🐐🐐

[@jonathanserrano1513]

Amazing video! Would be awesome to have new editions showcasing life in Austin, Miami and SF!

[@AndrewMckieOfficial]

Far Rockaway? Why wasn't that mentioned for swimming..... thats literally NYC and much better than Coney island lol

[@brianasingh8224]

I was waiting for them to mention far rock for swimming but maybe it’s too out of the way from manhattan to be mentioned.

[@AndrewMckieOfficial]

Briana Singh yeah it’s just weird that Far Rockaway is WAY closer than the Hamptons lol.🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@iby9477]

Ong he said the hamptons but his dumbass didn't say far rockaway like how do u live in nyc and not know about Far rockaway

[@tonyvalentine3712]

Far Roc is the hood bruh, white people privileged perspectives are fabricated, calling manhattan NYC, when it’s one borough and we got 4 others with subcultures within each of them.

[@woo_shynen8805]

them priveleged people not going to far rockaway lmao. Rip stack bundles, far rock america!

[@kelly-monique6983]

I used to live in LA and I visit NYC a lot and I favor NYC. LA is too spread out and I’ve actually canceled plans because I didn’t want to travel for 2 hours just to go 5 miles.

[@thomasgrabkowski8283]

theres a joke that in LA, you travel 50 miles for literally everything

[@janetjones4310]

The beautiful seasons alone is NYC! Autumn is here and the trees are just stunning! It's the mecca of just about everything. Go North to the mountains with spectacular views of the Hudson, and East to the beautiful water of the Atlantic. NYC is sounded by beautiful views of the East and West rivers. At night the city comes alive for those who are night people with Restaurant, and theaters. It also has a history of historic areas. Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.

[@SynergyFootball]

Cracking vid. Have spent time in both cities. Couldn't separate tbh

[@karissastoner6503]

Wow! I loved this collab so much! But I still choose NYC😉☺️

[@serhiichernetskyi4001]

I live 30 minutes from NY and I've been to LA 3 times ( one of the time I stayed there for a month) - I like to come to NYC for weekends but I for living day to day I lean towards LA. But with the Covid being around I would not move to any of theme.

[@SN-xv1tp]

Great Video! With the rain-driving anecdote, it is important to note that much of California and LA, specifically, is in a drought. It rarely rains, and when it does, it brings lots of oils and grime out of the road which may have built up over the course of weeks or months. This makes the roads extra slippery, and you have to REALLY be careful when braking. My brother lives in The South where it constantly rains, and from experience, driving in SoCal rain is definitely more difficult. Not to mention, the geographical area of LA is huge compared to most urban cities, and you can find yourself driving on slippery roads/highways along poor drivers for upwards of an hour! It can get extremely hectic.

[@AndyJamerson]

Yeeeeesssss I love both of you guys this is an amazing collab I was waiting for! If you wanna VS. Berlin or Barcelona hmu :D

[@WillChousThoughts]

thatnks I always wondered about living in each. Id love for you to do one on other big opportunity cities ... Austin, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, get some locals in there

[@jerrydavis3548]

you forgot about charlotte

[@StyrmirP]

I’d pick NYC. I don’t mind weather. I live in Iceland and i know for a fact that NYC has better weather. Moving to the US within the next 5 years.

[@sheejah8333]

The video I never knew I needed..❣️

[@sophiaofmay6733]

i’ve always lived in LA county and rlly like it bc there’s so many thing that happened here like the bling ring

[@ronnkenan1088]

Been dreaming of moving in the US, and one of the hardest decisions would be thinking where to stay, NY or LA. NY has everything, but I think LA is perfect for those who does not only focus on working for hours just to earn and save money for a living. I believe LA will make you live, and not just work and exist. I mean, California has just the vibe! If you don't feel working, you have a thousand of entertainment places to choose from, the sunset is beyond perfect, the beach, the waves, the aesthetic of the place itself makes everything feel lighter. Unlike NY that is a total definition of a "hustling and bustling city". NY is good for people who can work 24/7, LA is good for those who can work, and who wants to live a life closer to nature. As a thalassophile, LA seems to be closer to my heart. About the cost of living, well, I think wherever we may be, we all know we should really earn, and work hard. So maybe aside from thinking about the money, maybe we should focus more on the quality of life these cities can give. And I'm not just talking about the money. I'm talking about life more than just by having money. And I think LA just has that edge. Nonetheless, I hope I can stay in these two cities. Vacations are good too, when you are financially able. But I think, if given the chance to settle, I'd definitely choose LA. Just my personal thoughts, I am dreaming to visit these two cities very soon! Love from, the Philippines!

[@blueliam]

Move to like Chicago or something, it’s a mix of both

[@brianasingh8224]

Rockaway Beach in Queens for swimming in the summer! (‘A’ Train)

[@ZolveSkate]

you always have the best intros brett

[@Ares01008]

Bro exactly, after Christmas I get sick of the winter and can't wait for the spring

[@melaniegriesemer]

I’m so grateful to live in NYC! I love how it’s so walkable.

[@vimal174]

That's it?

[@thejza9910]

No space though!

[@bruhbutwhytho2301]

@@thejza9910yes because a two car garage, a long ass driveway and a giant front yard that you only use to mow are all really important.

[@stephenriffel5553]

Grew up dreaming of living in NYC but I started working in LA recently and it seems like it once was the best place to live but to many people thought that so now its ridiculously overpopulated

[@Carter-wj9wn]

Hey can we get more of these? This would be an awesome series if you compared NY with people from other major cities!

[@veronica.calabrese]

Great collab 👌

[@BestMusicHits]

Bro I love them both. I travel back & forth to NYC, L.A, they both amazing. 😁 I wanna go see Las Vegas & Chicago

[@daiyapullum4837]

definitely go to las vegas, it’s great out there. Not a lot of traffic.

[@thebabbler8867]

Chicago is the city every city wish it was. It has it all: much better than NYC.

[@bubbacon312]

My dude Rockaway beach/ Long Beach. Go to penn and take a 50 minute ride to Long Beach for beautiful swimming water. Should also give a nod to the new york city subway! Love the vids

[@CasContents]

Oh I love this this is spectacular

[@talentedartspro]

This really helped! Especially since I want to move to LA!

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

Can you please do NYC Vs London??😍❤️

[@yawos9024]

London has more class!

[@thebabbler8867]

@@yawos9024 London is simply better.

[@ShnoogleMan]

An ideal city would be NYC but built in the same climate with the same beach front as LA

[@Alexcia215]

That would be Miami…

[@johnroley3781]

Hey Brett another great video pal!

[@nomrisroinalnasution1150]

I'm very grateful to find your KZbin channel 

[@jasonbaptiste2257]

Born and raised in NYC, and love it here. Been wanting to go to LA and San Francisco all my life. But from what I’ve seen LA is beautiful. It’s honestly a tie for me even tho I’m a bit biased towards NYC and San Francisco 😂

[@sattja1]

san fran is crap. i was there last week for the first time. i am from LA, and the place has gone down the hole. car got broken into the first night and every parking area for attractions had cars with broken windows. i grew up in a beach city... and i enjoyed the fisherman wharfs and downtown but eh, harbors and piers in la are so much better. i was at long beach shoreline and harbor/marina and it is sooooooo much nicer.

[@anthonyhenderson2804]

@@sattja1 that's soo cool

[@angelmoncada382]

I think they're more similar to each other than given credit for, esp. when comparing with the rest of the country. As an Angeleno who's only visited NYC, I think people say NYC but only mean Manhattan in this comparison, whereas LA=west side which is also wrong. Nyc does classic urbanism better, but LA is so great because of the variety it grants its residents. You can get city vibes in certain neighborhoods if you want, or can live in a beach town, or a ranch (Topanga Canyon), or suburbs, and your lifestyle will change drastically because of it. This last point is what outsiders can't get in a quick visit to the city.

[@asiasingleton3680]

The collab YASSSS

[@uniraffesaur]

The first time I ever went to NYC was on a work trip last year right as COVID was starting to hit. We got sent home early because of it. But the two days I spent there were magical. I adore NYC

[@uniqueanartist6792]

Funny you got Shelby to do the LA version. She just did a video on why she’s leaving LA. I wonder if it’s an old video 🤔 I’m from LA, born and raised. I moved to NYC late 2018. One of the best decision I ever made. I love my city but it’s losing its spark, shallow for real unfortunately. NYC is not meant for everyone, if you can make it here you can make it anywhere.

[@kaushik8429]

Her twin sister made that video🤣

[@SandStormXII]

Lil

[@kaushik8429]

@@SandStormXII dude they're twins

[@bfoz]

And yes, that's an old video of hers so she didn't just do it.

[@sierrarae1316]

All cities by locals are "losing that spark" I hear it everywhere. I think it's more about the current generations entering adult life and how fast the world is changing with marketing, social media, economics etc. that is causing locals to feel this way

[@reneesu9772]

I once saw someone say cities like SF, Seattle, NYC are like "boutiques" where there's an immediate charm and love right off the bat. Whereas LA is more like a large plaza mall. It's hard to navigate, get a grip on, and really fall in love with right the bat. Most people are transient and find the plaza uncharming. But for the people who stay, you learn to navigate it and create memories there. The plaza becomes a place of endless appeal and variety. In LA you have endless beaches, but also beautiful mountains. There are dense urban centers and relaxing nature getaways. There's breathtaking creativity but also cutting edge technologies and science. There really is a lifestyle for everyone. From living in walkable high rise apartments next to the metro, or living in a monastic getaway - a flexibility I haven't seen in any other American city. But I think LA really needs like a close to a decade to really sink into. To find the true friends and to get a grip on it. But once you do it's a huge payoff. Only one thing holds true here and thats the warm weather.

[@ahmedzakikhan7639]

LA is pizza hut New York is authentic Italian pizza

[@ezequielambrosio9668]

I'm from LA so Angelino forever and blessed!!

[@clivehope8409]

I've lived in the 2 city's New York is so cold in the winter Whereas LA I love it.

[@alouie001]

If you want to live in NYC, you dont have to be in Manhattan. We have 5 boroughs that are connected by an excellent bus and subway system. Rents are a little cheaper in the boroughs. You can also live in CT, NJ and Long Island where there are commuter rail lines that provides daily transportation services to NYC. CT is pretty good if you like to do outdoor activites.

[@SYDAirlineEnthusiast]

Staten Island has no direct subway connection to the other four boroughs. Also, you need to pay 6.75 one way to take a bus to another borough from there as the local buses within Staten Island don’t leave that island.

[@lalakersfan88]

If timed perfectly, you can go snowboarding/skiing and beach/ surfing in one day during the winter in the LA area. If you love the outdoors, hands down LA. New York cannot compete.

[@zoedanticat6387]

But New York has beaches too and you get all four seasons new is better IN MY OPINION

[@lalakersfan88]

Zoe Danticat true but you do get extremes for winter and summer. Super bitter cold and nasty or super hot and absurdly humid

[@anitaahr2949]

nah long island is literally an island and we're surrounded by beaches and then also brooklyn got coney island but its kinda gross

[@elizabethtorrales7170]

@@anitaahr2949 Anita, let them keep their "wonderful weather" along with their earth quakes, santa ana winds, mud slides, wild fires, sereal killers, the kardashians, oj simpson, etc., etc., you know what I mean?

[@JC-rl6ln]

@@elizabethtorrales7170 None of that is actually a problem for Los Angelenos lol. Let's be real warm weather always beats cold weather hands down.

[@whattovisitinromania5044]

Interesting facts 👍

[@YouKnowShaq]

Great Content!

[@ghostie7790]

I’m from Albany NY. (Upstate). I don’t know what it’s like to live in NYC, but I did live in LA for 2 years. LA does have nice weather and people say it all the time, but it is not overrated. Especially having dark skin as I do, the sun feels so good and I don’t have the vitamin D deficiency I had when I lived home in NY. A major, major con to LA is the sprawling layout. Shelby said it but I just want to drive it home to you. You will have a hard time making friends in LA. And when you do make friends, it will be hard to see them because they might live across the city in another neighborhood and you in another neighborhood, and youd have to drive an hour in traffic just to hang out and watch Netflix with something. This makes it so that you are planning your life around the traffic time. And that sucks. If you live in a different neighborhood from where you work, your life will be full of driving and finding ways to spend more time in the area you work at to avoid traffic. It makes you lonely. NY, everything is closer and so people are more close knit. More down to earth.

[@claytonsoares5149]

I would rather live in Texas.

[@thejza9910]

@@claytonsoares5149 same

[@kevinsjournal]

This is what I've been afraid of, I'm born and raised in NYC, and what I enjoy is when you have to wake up for early mornings, you can at least take a subway and nap on your ride there, then late nights, you can be up, drink, party till night of day, and not have to worry about finding a designated driver, since we can all just ride subway together. I'm imagining how night life must be in LA, knowing someone might have to drive home for safety at night.

[@unknowny_you]

I'm a NYC person, sure LA is basically pretty similar to my home city, but I'm just tired of where I live, I've basically visited the beach many times like someone would visit their local mall, so i do want change and NYC has always caught my eye, so I hope to live there one day, but I would love to visit LA anytime ofc

[@snakeeyes2551]

I agree with you I would rather go to NYC because I feel if you go to Los Angeles it's gonna feel like a hit and miss.

[@aniketyadav7147]

I love both LA and NYC

[@janetjones4310]

Or..the long island sound in Westchester. Or, Long beach, Jones beach in queens, Nassau county is even closer for the swimming water.

[@leojakobi9367]

Hey guys I'm from Germany. Last year in summer I've been in the United States and I've been in Los Angeles and in New York too. And for me LA is nice to visit because the sights in LA are incredible. Of course! Also the weather is nice and I think in some boroughs you can live very good. But what everybody is saying the distances between many important points in the town and other things are so long. So I would say you need car in Los Angeles and that's a thing that I don't like. I mean it's 2020 and if you have to use your car for everything I think that's not that the feeling what what I want if I live in a huge city as LA. LA for example hasn't a good working tube system as well. I think in LA you can't get in a wrong borough because in some of them it's very dangerous. Now I will talk about NYC. I visited this Town and I love the town. Of course the most of the time I've been in Manhattan and it's so cool there. I mean Manhattan is an Island, has water (east and Hudson River), all the skyscrapers, the many parks especially the central park and the many different people in boroughs in New York and also in Manhattan it's already so versatile. I know it's expensive but if I have the chance to live there I would do it! You can move in the city just by subway they have a very good system and otherwise you can go a a lot by foot or ride by bike bikes for example Manhattan is empty and nice for pedestrian. I also like the climate in New York because I'm from Germany and I know and like it if in Winter you really have snow and cold temperatures and for example in summer it's really hot so you can drive to the ocean too. (coney island). The typical sights in New York are so beautiful (Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Central Terminal, Times Square, Statue of Liberty, 9/11...). My dream and that is hard to realize is to live in Manhattan in a penthouse because the view must be amazing. You can do so much in your city I could write so much more about it but it would be to long. For me NYC is so interesting and absolutely my Favorite Town on Earth. Most people on the world know New York. On so much t Shirts stands New York or is any picture from New York (but from LA too :). I hope and really preshade it if you read my text give me a feedback or did I write wrong things or anything else. Stay healthy Leo

[@tomtablet4596]

Hey Leo, Es juckt keinen. Spaß starker Text

[@user-hf3eb8lj5g]

Thanks for sharing 5 chapters of and book you found

[@daddyj2326]

Ok

[@hick5y]

When you see the LA sign keep driving another 2-3 hours and find yourself in beautiful San Diego. :P

[@maycieguinn1274]

Or turn around and drive another 8 hourss to San Francisco 🙌🏽

[@hick5y]

@@maycieguinn1274 meh

[@user-yh1vv4zt6l]

I love " Selling Sunset", a Netflix realty drama. I hear this shooting place is so close to LA. I hate cold weather and crowded places like Big Apple. Unfortunately, I've never been to the State. I wish I could live in a mentally and physically comfortable place like LA.

[@Morrosoy28]

I’m from L.A. and now in Honolulu-it’s way cheaper here 2bedroom with washer/dryer and parking for $1950! LA-you’re going to live around traffic-period! And you’re going to spend a lot of time finding parking everywhere/everyday.

[@soojoe]

The weather in LA looks nice

[@quentenphilip6922]

In the Winter it is as it never rains and always shines

[@rohanr.9714]

Until fire season starts

[@kennycorrea7730]

When comparing NYC real estate to LA real estate; you forgot to mention that you can get a more affordable and spacious apartment in queens, Brooklyn etc.. I understand the focus here is on Manhattan but NYC has a lot of unique neighborhoods that offer a whole lot more than what was just mentioned in your video. Overall, great vid!

[@haroffle4592]

fun video! Thank you :)