New York City (NYC) vs Los Angeles (LA) - a comparison

New York is the largest city in the US by population.

Los Angeles is the second largest city in the US.

Population

New York City

approximately 9 million

approximately 4 million

Los Angeles

New York has the second largest GDP for a city in the world.

Los Angeles has the third largest GDP for a city in the world.

State

New York State

California

One World Trade Center is the tallest building in New York. It is 541.3 m (1,776 ft) tall.

Wilshire Grand Center is the tallest building in Los Angeles. It is 335.3 m (1,100 ft) tall. Wilshire Grand Center is also the tallest building in California.

Climate

Summers - warm and humid; Winters - very cold, snowy, and windy.

Summers - warm, arid, and sunny; Winters - cool with increased rainfall.

New York City was founded in 1600s.

Los Angeles was founded in late 1700s.

The United Nations headquarters is located in New York City.

The Hollywood film industry is largely based in Los Angeles.

Famous sports teams

New York Yankees (MLB), New York Knicks (NBA), Brooklyn Nets (NBA), etc.

Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB), Los Angeles Rams (NFL), Los Angeles Lakers (NBA), etc.

interesting facts about San Francisco

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