Trying to decide which of these two cities is "cooler" is almost as hard as deciding what you want to order for lunch from the 40-page menu at The Cheesecake Factory. Both of these amazing cities have perks and disgusting downfalls, so I'll leave it to you to decide which is better.

Weather:

SoCal is famous for its goldilocks temperature and constant sunshine, and for the majority of people this is preferable compared to the harsh winters that New York City has. However, if eternal summer isn't really your style, then you would probably embrace the four distinct seasons that NYC has to offer, as well as the frequent drizzle. Despite my inability to tan, I think I'll have the sunshine please.

Transportation:

For sure I'll take summer all day long, but when it comes to transportation Los Angeles definitely loses in this competition. Though navigating the subway can be a tad bit tricky and hectic, at least NYC actually has a way to get around that does not include four hours of back-to-back traffic. Also, if you want to simultaneously get a quick workout in and get to your destination, you could always just walk. In L.A.... you can't walk anywhere, period.

Activities:

Whether you want to see a Broadway show or have a chill day on the beach, both of these awesome cities have so many things to do that make boredom almost unheard of to residents. When it comes to outdoor activities, SoCal undeniably has more to offer. But if museums are your choice of entertainment, then the Big Apple is for you.

Both cities are amazing and both have their own quirks and cultures, but L.A. will always be the place for me.