Los Angeles vs San Juan
💰
San Juan saves you $1,200/month
📶
Los Angeles has 2x faster internet
🌡️
Mediterranean vs Tropical Wet climate
🛂
Puerto Rico offers a digital nomad visa
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Los Angeles
San Juan
Total Budget
$4,100/mo
$2,900/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$2,500/mo
$1,500/mo ✓
Coworking
$350/mo ✓
$400/mo
Meal Out
$15
$10 ✓
Coffee
$7
$4.5 ✓
San Juan is $1,200/mo cheaper (41% 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
🌍 San Juan
📶 Internet150 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-4
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West7h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London7h
🇩🇪 Berlin6h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Los Angeles
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp18°C
Rainy Days41/year
Best months: June, July, April, May
San Juan
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days207/year
Best months: January, March, June
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
12°25°
Apr
16°25°
Jul
23°28°
Oct
20°28°
Los AngelesSan Juan
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇺🇸Los Angeles
🌍San Juan
💰
Monthly Budget
$4,100
$2,900
Winner📶
Internet Speed
300 Mbps
Winner150 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.2/5
3.5/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
3.8/10
🍽️
Food Scene
10/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
9/10
8/10
🚶
Walkability
4/10
7/10
Winner👥
Community
large
Winnermedium
2
Los Angeles wins
vs
2
San Juan wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
San Juan
$1200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Los Angeles
300 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Los Angeles
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️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
🌍San Juan
Pros
- +No visa required for US citizens
- +Act 60 tax incentives (4% corporate tax)
- +Same timezone as US East Coast
- +Excellent fiber internet coverage
Cons
- −Higher cost of living than mainland US cities
- −Hurricane season June-November
- −Some areas have safety concerns
- −Car often needed outside tourist areas