Theres a lot more to like about california then there is about new york city. I think the problem is with new york attitudes. You guys have a sense of entitlement and nationalistic pride in your city that is agitating to friends. You have a way about yourselfs that screams arrogance that is annoying to friends. In California, in particular southern california, there is a brand of humbleness that one must adhere to to avoid having heat seeking fist lock on to the snot box region of a friend, causing damage. Somehow when trouble arises a new york friend will say "IM FROM NEW YORK" as if that means something to demons in Los Angeles. Its so demonic, friends.