Los Angeles, CA vs New York, NY: where should you move?
Los Angeles: Everything, at maximum cost and friction. New York: The full maximum; taxes and space are the trade.
Dimension
Los Angeles
New York
Median home price
$968K
$735K
Effective property tax
0.75%
1.46%
Tax friendliness
2/10
3/10
Winter mildness
9/10
5/10
Summer comfort
9/10
7/10
Walkability
7/10
7/10
Outdoor access
8/10
5/10
Culture & food
10/10
10/10
Healthcare
10/10
10/10
Airport connectivity
10/10
9/10
Schools
6/10
7/10
Safety
5/10
6/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
4/10
10/10
Growth trajectory
2/10
3/10
Pick Los Angeles if your priorities lean: Effective property tax, Winter mildness, Summer comfort, Outdoor access. Pick New York if they lean: Median home price, Tax friendliness, Schools, Safety. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.