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They're the two largest cities in the US, and many people who want to live in a big city will always ask themselves which is the better city for living and starting a new life. Those would be New York City and Los Angeles. Both cities are big, cosmopolitan, expensive, and unpredictable. Both cities have their pros and cons.

I was talking about this the other day, and people who have traveled to both seem to prefer New York.

NYC has a lot of historical landmarks and culture, while Los Angeles generally lacks in this. NYC is known for Broadway, while LA is known for Hollywood. NYC is known for its famous pizza, while LA is known for arguably the best Mexican food you can find outside of Mexico. NYC has Times Square, while LA has the Staples Center. LA has Santa Monica and Venice Beach, while NYC has Coney Island. LA has UCLA, while NYC has Columbia University.

Which one do you prefer?

I haven't been to LA, so NY.

At 7/18/13 11:07 PM, Tony-DarkGrave wrote: Been to both I'll take Miami any day.

i'd take miami over both too

if i had to pick, i'd say la

new york city is a fucking mess

At 7/18/13 11:13 PM, Sekhem wrote: if i had to pick, i'd say la

new york city is a fucking mess

And LA isn't? Even though LA has a lot of good things going for it, it is one of the smoggiest cities in the country, and probably is the #1 smoggiest. It has one of the worst public transportation systems in the country, while NYC has an excellent one. LA has a higher crime rate than NYC.

LA has awesome weather though.

LA at least then i can easily retreat to the mountains and be above that cesspool.

I would go to Nyc and try to pull off an authentic Brooklyn accent. The bitches will love me

At 7/18/13 11:15 PM, BigFatKid wrote:

At 7/18/13 11:13 PM, Sekhem wrote: if i had to pick, i'd say la

new york city is a fucking mess

And LA isn't? Even though LA has a lot of good things going for it, it is one of the smoggiest cities in the country, and probably is the #1 smoggiest. It has one of the worst public transportation systems in the country, while NYC has an excellent one. LA has a higher crime rate than NYC.

you get used to the smog rather quickly

i've only been to la twice and it never really bothered me (and i have asthma)

new york city is just a smell you can never get used to and navigating the city is a nightmare

in la you can easily take a rental and see the city (highway system is pretty decent - almost as good as DFW)

you won't be so lucky in nyc

At 7/18/13 11:22 PM, Sekhem wrote: you get used to the smog rather quickly

i've only been to la twice and it never really bothered me (and i have asthma)

I have a form of asthma too and yeah, I could agree the smog can be easy to get used to for some people. I've been to Shanghai, which is totally ridden with smog, but I learned to get used to it. The few days I spent in LA County, the smog wasn't too bad, but then again it was cloudy.

new york city is just a smell you can never get used to and navigating the city is a nightmare

What does it smell like exactly?

in la you can easily take a rental and see the city (highway system is pretty decent - almost as good as DFW)

you won't be so lucky in nyc

Makes sense. Also, NYC isn't known for having a lot of natural beauty nearby, but there may be some pretty beaches around. Central Park might be nice. However LA has a lot of mountains nearby, and a pretty coastline. Also, you can't beat having Big Bear Mountains.

Los Angeles is like if a mexican stepped on part of New York City and scraped it off on the beach

If I was to live in a big city... it would be big.

At 7/18/13 11:29 PM, BigFatKid wrote: What does it smell like exactly?

like shit

At 7/18/13 11:44 PM, Sekhem wrote:

At 7/18/13 11:29 PM, BigFatKid wrote: What does it smell like exactly?

like shit

what does Houston smell like

At 7/18/13 11:49 PM, BigFatKid wrote:

At 7/18/13 11:44 PM, Sekhem wrote:

At 7/18/13 11:29 PM, BigFatKid wrote: What does it smell like exactly?

like shit

what does Houston smell like

the same

houston is easily the worst city in texas

At 7/18/13 11:55 PM, Sekhem wrote: the same

houston is easily the worst city in texas

would you rather live in London or Houston

seeing as I know you're not too hot on Europe

At 7/18/13 11:57 PM, BigFatKid wrote:

At 7/18/13 11:55 PM, Sekhem wrote: the same

houston is easily the worst city in texas

would you rather live in London or Houston

seeing as I know you're not too hot on Europe

never been to london, but it can't be much worse than houston

At 7/18/13 11:57 PM, Sekhem wrote: never been to london, but it can't be much worse than houston

you did go to France right? so what Paris vs Houston, Sekky

Neither, people go the big city because they think they'll find what they are looking for there, but in reality everything they want is never really far away.
Food for thought.
If you stop glorifying them you'll find the rent is too damn high, the air too damn dirty, and the people too damn busy or frustrated.

At 7/19/13 12:01 AM, BigFatKid wrote:

At 7/18/13 11:57 PM, Sekhem wrote: never been to london, but it can't be much worse than houston

you did go to France right? so what Paris vs Houston, Sekky

paris

houston and el paso are the only texas cities i'm ashamed of

At 7/19/13 12:04 AM, Sekhem wrote: paris

houston and el paso are the only texas cities i'm ashamed of

What's wrong with El Paso? It's an interesting border city, but it does get super hot there.

They are both disgusting places to live. I wish to breathe, so none. Honolulu is the place to be for ultimate happiness and tranquility, but a city life.

At 7/19/13 12:05 AM, BigFatKid wrote:

At 7/19/13 12:04 AM, Sekhem wrote: paris

houston and el paso are the only texas cities i'm ashamed of

What's wrong with El Paso? It's an interesting border city, but it does get super hot there.

what isn't wrong with el paso

my main problem with el paso is that it feels like being in mexico

there is nothing texan about el paso

At 7/19/13 12:16 AM, Sekhem wrote:
what isn't wrong with el paso

my main problem with el paso is that it feels like being in mexico

there is nothing texan about el paso

Texas was a part of Mexico, remember. Also, what's wrong about it feeling like Mexico? I know Mexico is violent and dirty at all, but El Paso is one of the safest cities in the country due to its strict border control and efficient police department. Also, Mexican food = yums.

At 7/19/13 12:19 AM, BigFatKid wrote: Texas was a part of Mexico, remember.

it's not anymore for a reason

Also, what's wrong about it feeling like Mexico?

texas is better

I know Mexico is violent and dirty at all, but El Paso is one of the safest cities in the country due to its strict border control and efficient police department.

go into any el paso supermarket or cielo mall and you'll see how 'clean' it is

you'll see nothing but mexicans without shoes and a general lack of upkeep

At 7/19/13 12:40 AM, Sekhem wrote:

I know Mexico is violent and dirty at all, but El Paso is one of the safest cities in the country due to its strict border control and efficient police department.

go into any el paso supermarket or cielo mall and you'll see how 'clean' it is

you'll see nothing but mexicans without shoes and a general lack of upkeep

At least Mexicans have tasty food, hot women (sometimes), and... yeah. I'd say the Mexicans are a boon to the US. The gang member types can get the fuck out of here, but most of them are decent.

Apples or oranges?

Been to both, but NYC reminds me of dirty legos bunched up together with a plethora of people and taxis. NYC just makes me feel claustrophobic in certain areas; i feel LA is more spread out and has better climate and less snotty people (depending on the area)

LA because its wc.

LA is more fucked up than NY. So NY.