HEAD TO HEAD
Los Angeles vs New York
Los Angeles leads New York on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Los Angeles, CA
wins 3 of 5 factors
New York, NY
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Los Angeles | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 43 | 59 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 26 ◆ | 4 |
| Climate comfort | 86 ◆ | 64 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 91 ◆ | 40 |
| Big-city amenities | 100 | 100 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Los Angeles | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $969K | $728K |
| Typical rent | $2,909/mo | $3,503/mo |
| Average temperature | 17.4°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 5.65 kWh/m²/day | 3.92 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #2 | #1 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.