There are definitely a lot of upsides to NYC living, especially if nightlife is your favorite thing (and you have the cash for it). I personally have spent a l

There are definitely a lot of upsides to NYC living, especially if nightlife is your favorite thing (and you have the cash for it). I personally have spent a lot of time in NY (my gf lives there), but I definitely prefer SF (or anywhere in the bay area): -NYC rents are pricier. SF is at least $300/month cheaper for a similar distance from downtown, which easily covers the price of a car (I'm one of those who really values the convenience one gives) -SF has much better weather. I find NYC way too cold in the winter and way too hot in the summer -SF wins on the outdoors - hiking and mountain biking are <15 minute drive away, but very hard to access in NYC (esp. without a car). -NYC wins on mass transit, though often, I found it difficult to say, work on a laptop there due to overcrowding - BART/Caltrain typically have more seats available.