New York vs Los Angeles
New York City
US financial capital, 8.3M population, world city
Finance, culture, and urban density
VS
LA
Los Angeles
Entertainment capital, 4M population, year-round sunshine
Entertainment careers and outdoor lifestyle
Short Answer
New York City is the US financial capital with 8.3M residents, Wall Street, and Times Square. Los Angeles is the entertainment capital with 4M residents, Hollywood, and year-round sunshine. Both are among the top 10 most expensive cities in the world.
Our Verdict
New York for finance, culture density, and public transit. LA for entertainment, weather, and outdoor lifestyle. Both are iconic American cities.
New York City5
10Los Angeles
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Key Differences at a Glance
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Population: New York City wins (8.3 Million vs 4 Million)
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Finance Sector: New York City wins (World leader vs Growing)
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Weather: Los Angeles wins (Year-round mild vs 4 seasons)
Key Facts & Figures
| Metric | New York City | Los Angeles | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population(millions) | 8.3 Million | 4 Million | +108% |
| Median Household Income(USD) | $70,663 | $71,358 | — |
| Average Commute(minutes) | 42 | 48 | -13% |
All figures sourced from publicly available data. Last updated May 2026.
Key Differences
New York City
Attribute
Los Angeles
8.3 Million🏆
Population
4 Million
World leader🏆
Finance Sector
Growing
4 seasons
Weather
Year-round mild🏆
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Last updated: March 19, 2026Human reviewed
