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Originally posted by DaveT if it sprinkles here, peopel say it's pouring, lol

They also have NO IDEA how to drive in the rain in California!

just wondering but why not SF or NY? never gone to Miami but I didnt care for LA

I have visited both cities, each has its pros and cons. If possible why no try to visit both cities for a couple days so you can get a feel for each one, and find what city "does it for you" nothing beats basing a decision off personal experience.

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end of October when i go to see Prydz @Avalon

hyped for this!! it should be a helluva night with it being halloween weekend and all. party it!

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didn't know there were several of you who've lived in both miami and la I lived in Miami pretty much my whole life. I moved to LA just about 7 or 8 months ago. At first I was homesick and that made me hate LA even more so since there were many subtleties which bothered me. The weather is better in LA, though I hate how cold it is in the morning, then it's scorching in the daytime. Since you're posting here, i assume you do some partying. I think Miami wins it hands down. Even though I've attended several parties over here in LA, several things bite my ass. Mainly the 2am alcohol law. I guess I was just used to still being drunk early in the morning on the terrace. Better talent is brought over here in LA. But for some reason, partying in the sun is hands down, a big vice. Atleast for me. As for jobs, depends on what you're looking for. I think the economy is better in LA., but the cost of living goes hand in hand. I heard prices are going up in Miami though, anyone confirm?

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I moved to L.A. from Miami (born and raised) about a year ago and have noticed the following:

L.A. is far more expensive than Miami. That said, there are a ton more opportunities of all kinds in L.A. This goes for EDM as well. Miami has WMC and Ultra (Bang has apparently dropped EDM this year): L.A. has Giant Village, Nocturnal, Monster Massive, EDC, Giant Maximus and I am sure I've forgotten a few more. Also, between Avalon, Circus and Vanguard, L.A. pulls in far better talent than Miami on a week in, week out basis.

So many events in Miami are ruined by all sorts of corrupt B.S. The terrace at Space is an amazing place for after-hours but there are thousands of condos going up within a block or two of Space and it's likely only a matter of time before the politicians kill the 24-hour parties once the condos have residents in them complaining about the noise (Miami politicians are notoriously inept and somewhat corrupt).

If you surf, California beaches rule. I don't so I prefer the 90-degree surf in Miami, plus the beaches are cleaner.

I'd call it a draw weather-wise: I like the heat and occasional thunderstorm but the hurricanes are a massive pain in the ass (putting up the shutters, evacuating, cleaning up, losing power for a week or more). It's nice never having to plan for rain in L.A. and wearing a long sleeve shirt every now and again.

What I like about Miami is that it is an absolutely crazy mix of people: Cubans, Haitians, Brazilians, European ... it's a weird, unpredictable place to live. Everyone's got a short fuse, which is pretty funny. And having Cuban coffee (rocket fuel) on every corner in South Beach kicks ass.

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Everyone's got a short fuse,

This is so true, you really have to be careful cause you might piss off the wrong person and next thing you know you have a gun in your face, saw this happen twice in a two week span, once in broad daylight

I personally prefer the West Coast!!

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Originally posted by JSmooth619 This is so true, you really have to be careful cause you might piss off the wrong person and next thing you know you have a gun in your face, saw this happen twice in a two week span, once in broad daylight I personally prefer the West Coast!!

it's true that you might see several belligerent drivers and such, but me personally, never had any big problems. What about gang activity here in LA?? I haven't looked into that too much. You don't really see too much of that stuff over there in miami even though you have all those drugs.

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good point, like I said, each city has its pros and cons.

i was born in miami, lived there until i was 6 but went back all the time to visit family. lived most of my life in atlanta so i'm not going to comment on which city is better to live in but i will say that every time i go to miami, i always have an amazing time!! and of course living here the last 5 years, well, i seem to have more and more fun every weekend. but that's me, i always try to find the fun

good luck with whatever city you choose

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Originally posted by gypsygirl i always try to find the fun

That's one great thing about LA. There is always something to do. Always a party to go to.

You also have to consider contacts. Do you know more people here or there?