As someone who spent most of his life at or below 32° latitude, but has visited cities in the north a few times, I find NYC too gray and depressing. The light

As someone who spent most of his life at or below 32° latitude, but has visited cities in the north a few times, I find NYC too gray and depressing. The light is very different there, the water is gray instead of blue-green, the bricks are brown instead of red, and in general it's a bit grim and colorless. Even the sky is desaturated. Stuff like light maybe subtle, but over time it wears on you and affects your mood.