Related Posts
Best consulting exits for work life balance in SEA?
More Posts
How's the wlb here?
Pro
Recently got transformed into Big data,my first project,it's been 3 months,but completely over exhausted, completely mental pressure,not understanding anything,they are giving me completely other tools,can I ask a roll off in Accenture from the project, what can I do please suggest?Accenture Tata Consultancy IBM Amazon Tata Consultancy
Conversation Starter
Additional Posts in Consulting
Does 401k count as savings?
Rising Star
Can dogs talk to each other?
How is the Sheraton in Hong Kong?
New to Fishbowl?
Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
Currently live in Boston, so biased because I prefer the walkability and smaller feel from NYC. New York fits the stereotype, it’s a concrete jungle. In Boston I’m surrounded by green and 5 min walk away from the Charles with tons of green. Easy to commute, great public transportation and you can drive more than a block in 30 minutes. NYC has more night life, also more expensive. Really depends on what you prefer
Also will add that I’ve never been catcalled more in my life than when I’ve visited NYC. Boston generally feels a bit safer at night as a female
If the salaries are the same, compare the housing you would get in those cities, friends that live there, and activities you enjoy.
LA babyyyy come join us 😎
Rising Star
LA, NYC, SF, Boston. That said I am moving from NYC to SF.
California stands out because of the high tech sector. However, Texas would make that list considering Austin
I love Austin but the company that I have an offer from is only in the four mentioned. I’m really trying to pull the remote work angle so I can stay where I currently am city wise.
Rising Star
LA > NY > BOS > ... > SF. I also now live in Austin and let me tell you fuck this place I can’t wait to go back to LA
New York, Boston, LA, San Francisco in that order if you are young and want to enjoy a great urban life
Rising Star
I’m biased and would prefer East coast. NYC then Boston
If you’re going to get paid well and enjoy the outdoors then San Francisco hands down, followed by LA. California is a wonderful state for anyone who enjoys nature. Can’t really top being within driving distance to multiple incredible National parks.
New York if you like art and nightlife.
Boston if you aren’t going to be paid well. Personally I find Boston to be a bit boring. Not a whole lot to do in the city
NY
Lived in 3 of the 4.
NY
LA
SF
Boston (too cold in winter)
LA hands down. Nice weather, great food, and excellent outdoor activities all year. CoL is lower vs. NYC/SF and is more comparable to Boston.
Chief
NYC>>>>>>>>>LAX>BOS≈SFO
All are HCOL. New York is the center of the universe. Literally anything you want is here. Most of the food is better than what you get in the CA cities (except for Mexican), the cultural experiences are unmatched, transit is easy and cheap and safe, and you can get basically anywhere in the US or world between JFK and LGA.
LA is fine, and many industries have presence there. You need to drive everywhere though, and traffic sucks.
SF is overpriced: it costs as much or more than New York and has less going on. The homeless population there is also super aggressive, which can be off-putting and sometimes dangerous.
I like Boston quite a bit as a place to travel for work, but it’s obviously a second tier city and it can be very hard to break into social circles if you aren’t from there.
Chief
Honestly they’re usually not that bad, D2. Homeless folks in SF get right up in your face begging and follow you. It definitely feels more dangerous.
In NYC they mostly keep to themselves and ask for help as you pass. I once offered a guy pizza coming out of the F Train and he declined because he was a vegetarian. It was wild.
LA
Depends on age and income. If they’re paying you the same across all locations, go with the cheapest option (prob Boston). If you’re looking for some social life/fun, go with NY. Can’t speak much to Cali.
I’ve lived and worked in LA, SF, and NY over the past 3 years and I’d rank NY first, LA, and then SF if you’re young and not in tech. Sure, your money won’t go far in NY but the caliber of the people here, as well as opportunities for career advances are unrivaled. Feels like I meet new cool people every other week and loving it so far.
You should visit at least your top 2 choices before deciding. They’re all coastal HCL cities so it depends on what you prioritize - vibe, activities, proximity to friends/family. Having worked extensively in all of them and lived in Bay Area, I’d move to SF in a second if cost of living wasn’t a factor.
Rising Star
How is SF more expensive than say Manhattan, LIC queens or downtown Brooklyn?
NY or Boston.
NYC or SF for exit opps
Rising Star
If you’re never lived in NYC and are in your early to mid 20s then move there. If not go to LA.