Wich place is better to live right now, Puerto Rico or New York?
549893
That's a hard one, because I've been to both and love both places.  I've been to NYC many times and told myself if I was ever offered a great job in the City, I'd move there.  Also, I've been to PR a few times and could also live there, but only if I could learn more Spanish.  \n\nSo, if I had to choose, I'd go with NYC, but PR is also a real cool place.
289759
I was born in PR, parents from DR, lived in both places, lived also in NYC and now live in Madrid, Spain.
1125979
As a native from LA now living in the NYC metro area also in my late 20's, I understand where you're coming from. Real estate here is on par with So Cal, but its the property taxes that really makes things so unaffordable. This is why my boyfriend and I have been looking in Albany as a potential for buying. You can pick up a house for as low as $35k (obviously not in the greatest area) and can find some nice properties for $150k with taxes that won't force you to live on ramen noodles. The downside is trying to find employment there- its primarily govn't work and seems you have to "know" people to get your foot in the door. Nightlife there is pretty good and varied from what I've seen and experienced. My boyfriend went to SUNY Albany and has had good things to say about it. So there's my two cents! All the best in finding something that suits!
34850
everywhere you go it's dangerous because of the world we live in. but i used to live in New York (i am from there) so you have to know where you are going. if you look like you never been here before then you may get mugged. but if you look like (at least) you know where you going then you'll make it. but it's not that bad. i'm from Brooklyn so i would think that Brooklyn is much more dangerous than Bronx but i could be wrong. just look like you know where you are going. if you never been there before, visit a few times so that way you will know your way around. new yorkers take advantage of newcomers...remember that...
721958
San Francisco! It's warmer, less crowded, and is a healthier place to live!
631619
Huh....\n\nIts been 10+ years since I did some consulting in San Juan, and I see no reason why they should not be allowed citizenship, nor why you would call PR a disaster. Different perhaps, but as far as a propensity for violence and crime, the seedy areas there were actually much safer than say East Philadelphia, or other seedy area's in New England. At the time, I could go just about anywhere during the daylight hours, something I wouldn't try here. Prudence was necessary at night to avoid the bad sections.\n\nUnfortunately changes in public policy and the tax breaks for working with PR got changed, and I think thats most unfortunate. Their is a great, albeit different work ethic, and the value they could provide to the US had a huge potential.
9714
New York, though my brother would say ALASKA..
178721
I would say Canada, I live in NY but I am a frequent visitor to Canada and not only is it cleaner, I love the friendly atmosphere it lends, and how beautiful it is.  The top reason I would say that it is a better place to live is because of the health care.
405515
if u want beaches, fla. but the people are WIERD-florida is freeaakkky! NY is freakin awesome, but its no island getaway. Florida has ybor city, theres a coyote ugly, and miami is ALWAYS poppin! NYC is NYC! no place like it...thats tough, have fun tho!
767009
no this is a bad idea . what kind of support system do you have in puerto rico?? family friends ??? a job ??? I honestly feel a better option is a local junior college , you can talk to the counsler and set goals and make realistic plans as to when you will graduate and what kind of jobs you may want to get into in the future ........good luck man ... puerto rico is a brutally unforgiving place and if you are born and raised in the states you wont dig it ........
376895
New York simply because of New York City.  There's so much culture.  Broadway is my favorite "tourist attraction" in NYC, but there's so much more.  Celebrity talk shows, TV shows, comedy clubs, museums, the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Wall Street, Times Square, Central Park, Little Italy, Chinatown, Greenwich Village, Columbia, shopping, bars, etc.  There really is something for everyone!
412026
New York is the best! it has everything you'll ever need in life.
426708
Mexico. Preferably northern. Beautiful and inexpensive, rich and friendly culture. Close to home(if ur from the US). You shouldn't live near a beach though in my opinion. What if a brutal storm comes?? say goodbye to your belongings, some where a couple of miles away form the water would be good. That way you can go to the beach as a treat and it wont become mundane.
38921
Probably not Philidelphia. Why not stay at boston and simply move to a cheaper apartment. If not, go to New York.
1176562
I live in the washington area and agree. \n\nBut you left out NYC. The best place on earth to live!!!!!!! \n\nI also loved living in San Antonio too!
757170
New York City. I grew up in NYC. Have spent some time in Hollywood as well, and it's very different. I enjoyed it, but it isn't the same -actually Los Angeles is very spread out but Hollywood is just a small part of it. New York is spread over 5 boroughs, all of which are part of NYC so I'd have a lot more choice of where to live. Culturally New York is the best place to be (even though I don't quite concur with Woody Allen's assessment that the only cultural advantage LA has is that you can make a right turn on red). There are some things about Hollywood/LA that are nice (like the fact that you can go sunbathing on the beach in January), but even in winter, NYC would be the place I'd want to live.
182223
oh my god everyone is wrong well for the most part.  Puerto Rico is part of the US and you don't need a passport yet to go.  It is recommended and you get less hassle if you do.  You do need a birth certificate and  a photo ID from the US.   In a another few years it will be required to have a passport even though you won't be technically leaving the country.