Los Angeles and New York City are always getting compared to one another. With both being a cultural metropolis full of rich history and delicious food, it’s fair competition — and an understandable comparison. It’s also an inescapable one, but alas, NYC does have its own downfalls. While some of us hate to pit two baddies against each other — we just had to ask… what does Los Angeles have that New York doesn’t? Here are the responses according to our audience of West Coast locals and ex-East Coasters.
1. “The perfect weather 24/7 — even during winter.”
2. “Authentic Mexican food.”
3. “Beaches and water that you can actually swim in.”
4. “In-N-Out!”
5. “Actual homes instead of just apartments.”
6. “Plenty of space.”
7. “Less rats.”
8. “Streets with rows of lush palm trees.”
9. “A plethora of ex-New Yorkers”
10. “Booming film industry and history.”
11. “The best music festivals and venues!”
12. “Disneyland, of course.”
13. “Tacos at 2:30 a.m.:
14. “Incredible national parks around L.A. County.”
15. “Mountains. Oceans. Deserts. We have it all.”
16. “A front yard.”
17. “Bigger city, bigger events and things to see.”
18. “We have peaceful and chill vibes all the time.”
19. “Olympic host city status.”
20. “Lakers. Dodgers. Being the official city of champions!”
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