@@fenian123lmao if you think Miami is even close to being as bad as LA or any big city in Cali you clearly have never lived in Cali lmao. Miami is way better in every aspect of life besides heat and bugs if that bothers you
@@fenian123lmao if you think Miami is even close to being as bad as LA or any big city in Cali you clearly have never lived in Cali lmao. Miami is way better in every aspect of life besides heat and bugs if that bothers you
@@cmad2345 Miami is a sewer, the only thing they have over L.A is that they are better at hiding their homeless problem, which is getting worse by the day. South Florida is getting like California, great if you're rich, make less than 100K and you are priced out
Visited both. Miami feels more like a city. Skyscrapers, people out walking, exciting, fast paced. Los Angeles feels like a suburb with different pockets for different folks. LA is more diverse than Miami. There’s a strong black, white, Asian, and Latin presence. Miami was predominantly Latin. I’m not a party girl so I had a hard time finding things to do in Miami. The beaches were nice but not my vibe. I do love shopping so that was a plus. I didn’t get to shop in LA but I hear it’s amazing too. Both cities were friendly. I’m not the chitchat type but if I asked for directions/advice people in both cities helped. Something tells me I’d have a harder time making friends in Miami. LA has the stronger economy. The tech scene is booming so that’s a plus for me. Miami is mostly service but I know their business scene is nothing to scoff at. traffic was brutal in both places. Miami is slightly more affordable. I prefer Miami’s tropical scenic greenery to LAs dry dust, but LA would be more liveable for me.
Miami is more diverse in the Latino aspect. Florida has the highest or second highest of each Latino nationality in the entire country. You’ll find ALL Latinos in Florida. Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, Cubans, Brazilians, Argentinians, Colombians ect ect
There’s one important difference between Los Angeles and Miami I believe is important in deciding which one to move to: politics. -LA is strongly progressive with its laws and ideology heavily reflecting the beliefs of Democrats, like strict gun laws, socially liberal activism, and economic policies based on equality and government interference. -Miami on the other hand is the opposite, being libertarian/conservative and even voting for Republicans in 2022 for the first time in decades. They’re laws and ideology reflect the GOP more, with its pro-gun laws, socially conservative values, and free market economics. Besides that, awesome video!
We claim to be all socially activist in LA but 1 out of every 150 of our citizens sleeps in the street. Our economic policies are not even remotely based on equality here.
I think a good alternative to Miami on the west coast is ... San Diego. Ok, it is not as warm in winter as in Miami, and the Pacific Ocean ist pretty cool... but the beaches in San Diego (like Coronado Beach or Pacific Beach) are also great, and the climate around the year is pretty nice there :-)
Peruvian food is the bomb in Miami. Venezuelan, Colombian and Brazilian food is also abundant and delicious. In addition to Cuban (which is my favorite comfort food), the variations of Caribbean cuisines are also amazing. Contrary to a lot of perceptions, Miami doesn't have a large Mexican community and good Mexican food is difficult to find. The same is true for the Asian communities. They too are quite small.
I don't know why anyone would think Miami has a huge Mexican community. You never see or hear about in the media, let alone see it when you go down there. Unless, that is, you think Cubans and other Latinos that call Miami home are the same as Mexicans. Newsflash, they're not!
People from New York, Philly, Boston and New Jersey are even more pushy. Then they retire/vacation in Florida bringing all their habits with them haha.
I’m a Miami native and he talked about “bluntness”. He spoke about his girlfriend working a customer service job in LA. Noooo Bueno! People should be real careful when hiring someone from Miami in a customer facing situation. A lot of people here are not customer forward. They should NOT be the frontline of your customer’s experience. Especially certain cultures from Miami. There will be several, if not a lot of customer complaints about how Miamians deal with customer issues. I have walked out of plenty stores or businesses in Miami because the attendant is clueless of what customer service looks like. The west coast, hands down, has better customer service practices than the East coast period. I am a Miami native and proud of it. I love love love Miami. I just know our flaws. Customer service is a huge one. Be prepared. And yes, a lot of stores EXPECT you to be fluent in Spanish. Some clerks will treat you unkindly if you do not speak Spanish. Just FYI
I grew up in Miami but moved to Los Angeles in the early 90s. I agree with warrickroundtree but I would add that the men and women in Los Angeles are a grade up in looks but hollow in character.
@@petechau9616 I do agree with the hollow character, but Miami has some of the most beautiful people in the world. You can get caught up here. I DO NOT think the people are more attractive in LA.
@@warrickroundtree5752 I think both are fine, but there is a tendency to be overweight in LA a bit more than Miami. However, for those that keep themselves in reasonable weight, LA wins for me. The abundance of Mexicans, Asians, Salvadorans and Middle Eastern people in LA can't be beat. Miami has mostly Hispanic Caribbean, South American, Haitian and Anglo-Caribbean peoples. Personally, I'm not really into Haitians, Jamaicans or Hispanic Caribbeans that much, just the excessive flashiness that many demonstrate comes off as very tacky to me. But that's just me.
I've lived in both cities 😁they are similar in some ways however Miami is a Clear Winner🏆Traffic is bad in both cities, however public transportation and city distance is easier to cover in MIA as LA is obnoxiously distant. You can get away with no car in MIA in LA its next to impossible for most. California taxes and policies are leading wealthy people and company HQ out of state and if you aren't impacted now you will be in the coming years. 📈as an LA native I have first hand seen crime and homelessness progressively getting worse year after year. There are homeless encampments across the street from SLS hotel in beverly hills, no this is not hyperbole its just common. 🌮 LA is inundated with people chasing the entertainment career and as a result thats why LA is called "fake" a lot of smoke and mirror personalities. East coast personalities are more harsh and transparent they either like you or they dont and they wont care. 🔴 If you like to pay high taxes, increased crime, and fake personalities LA is built for you.
Have you been to Miami … I’ve live in both and LA is better Miami homeless problem is horrible and the jobs are horrible … average salary is 20$hr while rent is like 3k I work a job in LA and make 40$hr and pay the same in rent … plus you easily avoid the homeless
I spent the first 20 years of my life in Michigan. Wanted to move to LA for a few years now, but recently took a trip to Miami over spring break & the city has a charm. The people are younger, hotter, there’s more year-round warmth, the Caribbean’esk culture is more inviting, but LA still gives off more of a “home vibe.” Miami is like Dubai, smaller and with less to do. It’s like maxed out it’s vacation skill points but that’s about it. In Miami you can tan on the beach, eat at nice restaurants, party on a yacht & go to a club, but that’s about it. I can technically do all of those things in LA, but also have access to suburban neighborhoods & schools to raise a family. I’d prob live in LA & vacation in Miami.
Ive lived in LA for a decade and it’s hard to agree that it has the “best weather in the planet” when you cant breathe because of highly polluted airs. Also, LA is WAY more diverse than Miami. I wouldn’t trust that crime stat comparisons A LOT of what happens in LA is unreported because the cops dont come or get called.
Nahhh bro I love Florida too. Born and raised. I'm in California right now and It's cool. The people, the REGULAR people are nice, good food, driver's are more courteous, and world class amenities. The worst part is the homelessness and absurd cost of living.
I live in Miami since 2008 and I can tell you the only good ting about Mimi is the beach and the weather rent and cost of living and jobs pay crap I’m actually leaving for another state bc it’s crazy a little room called an efficiency is a 1000 dollars a month is crazy car insurance is crazy expensive don’t come to Mimi you are going to leave
Omg Dylan!!! You are so on 🎯 with all of the differences. I liked you even more when you said you are half Peruvian. Lol. I’m Peruvian myself but I lived in San Diego for about 10 years. My husband and I recently moved to Orlando and we totally see the difference lol. I miss CA!!! Not the state taxes tho! Keep it up! Great content!
@@jaynyce5923 Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, Persian, Thai, Salvadoran, Korean, Ethiopian, Armenian and others make Los Angeles win for me. The diversity is simply unmatched. Though the things I love about Miami is the Brazilian Churrasco, Argentine asado, Cuban cafecitos, and Peruvian everything 😋 They also got some good food, but the iconic flavors of LA's ethnic groups cuisine is hard to beat
I live in Orlando now and i have family all over the state especially south Florida and my opinion is TAMPA is the best city in Florida. It has better beaches, not as rude and crowded, not as dangers, if you like strip clubs there's more and they're better, it has its own identity, its closer to other cities like St. Pete and Orlando, and the tech sector is growing. Also has 3 major sports teams and bush gardens. People from south Florida are moving up to central Florida because the cost of living is better. So if you are thinking about moving to Florida central Florida, especially Tampa, is more "Florida" than south Florida. South Florida is like NYC attitude wise.
@@LordsofLeisure Yes! That is true. There are other layers that make this place unbearable too. I'd like to include the bad healthcare, bad dentists, rampant incompetence, stupidity, constant addiction issues, terrible dating scene, mean populace, and overall boringness.
@@MsJaneJake I was in LA for 6 months.. that homeless problem trump's everything. I'm from New York City and live in Miami now for 10 years. Ive nver seem homelessness that bad other than San Francisco. It's psychotic homelessness lolol
@@LordsofLeisure Trust me I know! They used to demand I give access to the locked dumpster behind my building. They would poo in front of my laundry room. We are talking heaping piles. One also stalked me! It was horrible! I am so glad to have moved.
@@livinginsoutherncayou don't have to tell me now but with miami indianapolis and los angeles please tell me which city you feel has the ladies with the best looking faces
Food? LA. Hands down. Friendliness? Both (but a mixed bag) Landscapes/climate? LA Nightlife? Miami Price? Neither (Miami is expensive w low wages) Cultural variety? LA Career opportunities? LA Museums/Academic Spaces? LA Sports teams?.....don't come for me y'all Infrastructure? Neither. LOL. Beaches? Miami. No competition. Taxes? Miami Attractive people? Ehhh tie, different ethnic makeups. Good and bad personalities in both. Natural disasters? Both suck 😂
LA's public transportation is better but a lot of homeless people although there is still progress and a high speed rail from north to south california is in the process of being built it is still a long way off. The LA area is larger than Miami. I hate LA because of the traffic and it's too crowded.
As someone born and raised in LA...the city is not what it once was. Its an overpriced cesspool of douche bags....but plenty of stuff to do. But the traffic just kills it. The traffic will drive you wild if you hate driving or traffic.
I just visited Miami for 10 days n for me miami stars getting kinda bored after 4 days nothing else to do but the beach.LA has everything in one place i rather live here. U are right is hard to believe but drivers here are more polite then miami n obey the driving tules more.n the the last thing customer service in Florida is the worst.
We lived in both cities, For Florida - Miami Beach / Coral Gables, Coconut Grove (FL); For California - Los Angeles, Calabasas, Santa Monica, Malibu (CA). Let me know if you need further info.
@@IslamMES Depends on your business(es). We work for ourselves and had owned many businesses since 1996. If you work for others, expect competition from " best talent" selection. But no worries. Focus on How you will work: Inside / Remote / hybrid / laborer. Best City for Business? If Professional, then it's equal. If Service, then both are high rent cities and will your income afford rent? Another question, Are you buying 100% of home or loan? Are you in control or dependent on loans to make it happen?
Have you been to Miami … I’ve live in both and LA is better Miami homeless problem is horrible and the jobs are horrible … average salary is 20$hr while rent is like 3k I work a job in LA and make 40$hr and pay the same in rent … plus you easily avoid the homeless
This is a tougher decision than what it looks/sounds like cuz you gotta pick your poison. its either hurricanes or forest fires and earthquakes. i want to move to LA for some time and then probably move to Miami and settle down there.
@@gotyouout8267 Oh it's very true. I was only born and raised in Miami and lived on the West Coast for years. Thats all. Not like I know what I'm talking about. First 20 years of my life I experienced one Hurricane, there were a plethora of earthquakes, mudslides, wildfires, and more that occurred in Cali during the same period of time. I've been back in Miami for the past 5 years and not one hurricane has touched ground here. Soooo...
@@warricktakicharoundtree3172 I don’t know where u lived in California but I’ve only experienced 2 earthquakes in my entire life in California … and well the fires haven’t really been as big the past few years and they’ve only been terrible for 2-3 years … California is so green now the hills aren’t burnt like it used to be … even during the summer the hills haven’t been burning like they used too … meanwhile Florida is dealing with hurricanes
@@dresnio1363 Hilarious lol. I live in LA and this is the main reason I'm ready to leave as much as I love the weather. Liberal and sane should never be in the same sentence.
@@Pyriel2 I like Miami better because of the vibrant downtown area, south beach, beach proximity and how easy it is to visit other countries in the Carribbean. Being able to drive down to the keys is a big bonus as well. I grew up in the OC California in the 60s-70s and loved that area back then but all my friends are trying to get out now because of the crime, cost of living and taxes.
If you’re not from round here, you wouldn’t understand. This is not America down here. And you must never forget, we have the most beautiful women in the world down here, we have too much ass and hips out here, If you know, then you know! And it’s called Ceviche 305 my guy! Peruvians have world renown Ceviche! You must emphasize that this is a red state, and a red city. LA is a blue city. Two huge complete differences when it comes to taxes. Also, this is the gunshine state, we can carry a weapon on us at all the times! Stay safe, stay strapped! Dade County bound all day!
Thank you for your input! You’re so right about the political difference. I know Florida folks don’t like the thought of Californians moving to Florida because of that difference, which I understand. A lot of people leave California for political reasons, but I never hear that reason for leaving Florida. Also, I don’t know if there’s a ceviche 305 out there, but I am talking about the popular restaurant ceviche 105 (CVI.CHE 105). I usually go to the one in downtown Miami!
@@livinginsouthernca Everyone who is American and lives in America has their own GOD given right to their political perspective, there’s nothing wrong with that. Remember everything is perspective and everything is opinion. South Florida is not Americanized, the rest of the country is. Like I said, if you’re not from round here, it makes it very difficult to understand the culture and the people, including the way we move out here. There’s nothing wrong with Californians coming to Florida, as long as you leave your liberal ideologies back in California and don’t bring them over here, as we wouldn’t want the same future for Florida as what has transpired in California, truly sad. Regardless, This place isn’t for everyone, we can become aggressive and demanding, it takes a special person to tolerate this type of taste in ones palate. You sir, are absolutely correct, there is no longer a Ceviche 305. It was around, it has since closed down. Ceviche 105 is the correct location that you initially spoke about. Please excuse my assumption of you being wrong. I do apologize. I’ve lived in 15 different states, and I will always, and forever, call Miami Dade County home. There’s no other place in this beautiful country like Miami.
No thats just cuban 🇨🇺 influence and culture. The blunt attitude comes from the Strong cuban 🇨🇺 influence. Theirs not more New yorkers than cubans in Miami it aint even close. The amount of NYers in Miami compared to cubans is very small cubans are the Majority in FL
Miami Dade is just one of three counties in the Miami Metro Area. If you add Broward and Palm Beach, it is more than double the population and land area. It is not even close to being built out like L.A. is.
@@aruytpadyugf yes but by including Los Angeles County (10 million and 4,700 sq mi), he is talking about an area that is physically larger than the size of Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties combined, so a legitimate comparison.
Perhaps in theory....but I disagree. Dade, Broward & Palm Bch County's are already OVER-Built as far west as they could backing up against the Everglades. There is not much LAND left to build on so they are tearing down older structure's, slabbing over old Mobile park's (displacing many sensors etc) & building UP....taller behemoth building's with zero lessons learned from Surfside. Js
I like Miami but the people don't know how to drive, and the infrastructure is not so good either. L.A has more traffic and its huge. Miami is different, amusing, and fun. In L.A there's always more things to do and is more fun as a whole, anything your looking for you'll find in L.A. I also noticed living in Miami that the people there are very stressed out, they have meltdowns for the smallest things. On the other hand, L.A. is an illusion most people in L.A are laid back and polite but the bad people out there are definitely more dangerous, you have to know the areas very well in that city. I lived in both cities over the years and I love both cities but I'll have to go with The city of Angels there's just no comparison.
I have a question. So what neighborhood do you recommend for someone who wants a safe and budget friendly area in Miami? I mainly want to look for apartments.
Native S.Floridian who's ALSO lived in L.A. and you're comparing apples to oranges...LOL!! Love my home state, but loved living in Cali even more. And in Miami you had better be FLUENT in Spanish to live & WORK there. They don't call it the "Banana Republic" for nothing.... Js
Miami is the TRUE Tropical Paradise as Los Angeles is just Paradise in the Dry Ass Dessert which is one of the major reasons why I won’t permanently live there but just to visit instead for now
California in general has become unaffordable for most people, whereas Florida, even Miami is much more affordable. There is also no state income tax in FL.
Miami is not affordable … wages are so low and is nearly more expensive than La 😭😭 that’s why Californians in Florida are coming back 😭 wages in Miami suck … jobs in Miami suck… and housing in Miami sucks especially with the bad jobs … Rent is the same As LA but your still make 21$/hr in a typical office job which is not enough in Miami while in LA you can make decent living and afford to live somewhere in the city
@@richwhippersnapper majority of the Californians that moved to Florida only did so becuase they were able to work online but now that companies are going back in office and letting go of the out of state employees .. Californians realize they need to come back becuase their work is worth less in Florida or Texas while Florida and Texas are getting more expensive … so right now California real estate is going crazy again unfortunately for the 39 million of us who stayed in California…
Los Ángeles and everything it has to offer, weather it’s beaches, nightlife, food, entertainment everything Miami has so it’s equal except in scale LA like 2-3 Miamis, Here’s where it’s different in 3 hours proximity from Miami Im in another beach, doing/seeing the same thing feeling the same weather. 3 hours from LA I’m skiing in Big Bear 3 hours I’m in Las Vegas 3 hours I’m in Tijuana 3 hours from LA I’m in distinct places. (I’m from Houston, live in Puerto Vallarta know LA/Miami well)
When it comes to culture I would say miami definitely has more South American & Caribbean demographic.. with a splash of middle eastern and Europeans. Los Angeles obviously large Mexican population, as well as Salvadoran. Large Asian population ( south Asians, East Asians, Polynesians, Hawaiian ) Along with middle eastern and Armenian. LA has great Mexican food and Korean BBQ but Miami has more cultural meals on my opinion. After living in LA but visiting Miami I definitely would pick Miami
As a Native Chicagoan who has visited both cities, I would without hesitation move to Miami over LA. Miami is much cleaner, more Caribbean, more attractive people, easier to navigate. LA is dirtier, homeless and bums everywhere, even in tourist areas. Also the Chicano vibe is really annoying in LA. I say this as a Chicago Mexican. LA seems fake where it seems people see they can benefit from a relationship with you in or the whole fake people pursuing stardom. That's my take
Not to mention the storms and hurricanes in Miami. Also, FPL in South Florida. Cuts people’s power out at least 3 times a year. So unstable out here in Miami. Take me back to LA!!!!
2:39 A vast majority of caucasians, and Latinos, like myself, will never again seriously date a fast talking, loudmouth from the Caribbean. (Laughing): Don’t come at me; because it’s true.
Nice video. You touched on diversity of the Hispanic culture, but I wish you would've touched on more Caribbean diversity in Miami such as the Jamaican and Haitian culture. You mentioned Little Havana, but not Little Haiti. Didn't touch on the BOMB Jamaican food either...and Publix is aighttt better than Safeway for sure though! Lived in Miami for most of my life. One thing i can say is if you can drive in Miami you can drive ANYWHERE! I definitely don't miss the stress that comes with driving in Miami though! :)
I appreciate your input so much!! My life has been surrounded by Latino / Hispanic culture my whole life so thats mostly what I’ve been exposed to. Next time I am in Miami, I will make sure to explore Caribbean cultures more so I can speak more about it!
@@livinginsouthernca I figured, and you mentioned your gf is Hispanic as well so totally makes sense. Looking forward to hearing what you think about it when you do. Good Jamaican spots to check out: Jamaica House, Dutch Pot, and Jamaica Kitchen. Good Haitian Spots: Manjay, Chef Creole, and Cecibon. Good Bahamian Food: Conch Heaven. If you like Hispanic food, you'll love food from these islands as well!
The entire Los Angles County should be avoided as the county is filled with homeless people everywhere and Crime has Skyrocketed Out of Control. California is losing people every single day and many of them are moving to Miami, Texas, Arizona and Tennessee. You have to be out of your mind to live in that Hell Hole city of LA!!
@@sdkjbjassdjkvhkd4333 Because LA is where their Jobs are since that is where the Movie Studios are located. Many celebrities are moving out of LA due to the Out of Control CRIME in LA!!!
I guess you've never been in LA. There is NO dust and has plenty, LOTS of outdoors parks, lakes inside the city and MOUNTAINS in a short distance and in between the city. Miami is FLAT, LA city HILLS all over the city, including by the ocean with breathtaking views.
