Los Angeles vs New York City
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Mediterranean vs Continental climate
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Los Angeles
New York City
Total Budget
$4,100/mo ✓
$4,200/mo
Rent (1BR)
$2,500/mo ✓
$4,000/mo
Coworking
$350/mo ✓
$380/mo
Meal Out
$15 ✓
$20
Coffee
$7
$5 ✓
Los Angeles is $100/mo cheaper (2% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇺🇸 Los Angeles
📶 Internet300 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-8
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin2h
🇺🇸 New York City
📶 Internet300 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-5
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London6h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Los Angeles
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp18°C
Rainy Days41/year
Best months: June, July, April, May
New York City
ClimateContinental
Avg Temp13°C
Rainy Days118/year
Best months: June, August, September, May
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
12°1°
Apr
16°12°
Jul
23°26°
Oct
20°14°
Los AngelesNew York City
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇺🇸Los Angeles
🇺🇸New York City
💰
Monthly Budget
$4,100
$4,200
📶
Internet Speed
300 Mbps
300 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.2/5
3.6/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
4.4/10
Winner🍽️
Food Scene
10/10
10/10
🎉
Nightlife
9/10
10/10
🚶
Walkability
4/10
9/10
Winner👥
Community
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Los Angeles wins
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New York City wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Either works
Similar costs - choose based on other factors
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇺🇸Los Angeles
Pros
- +Year-round sunny Mediterranean climate with mild winters
- +World-class entertainment, dining, and cultural scene
- +Excellent high-speed internet infrastructure with 5G coverage
- +Diverse neighborhoods with unique vibes for every lifestyle
Cons
- −Very high cost of living, especially rent and dining
- −Traffic congestion is notorious and public transport limited
- −Safety varies significantly by neighborhood
- −Requires a car to get around most areas
🇺🇸New York City
Pros
- +One of the world's biggest hubs for tech, media, finance and the creative industries with endless networking opportunities
- +Insane cultural density: museums, galleries, concerts, theatre, comedy and events every single day
- +Fast, reliable internet and plenty of high-end coworking spaces across Manhattan and Brooklyn
- +Truly walkable core with a 24/7 subway system and good bus coverage
Cons
- −Extremely high cost of living and rent – one of the most expensive cities on the planet for long stays
- −Small apartments, high competition for housing and often long commutes from more affordable areas
- −Hot, humid summers and cold winters with heatwaves and snowstorms possible
- −Can feel intense, crowded and noisy; not ideal if you want a slow or quiet base