where would you rather live: Brooklyn or Compton?

[kidachi]

....

I think i'll go with BK..

[JtotheIzzo]

Compton has better weather.

The City of Compton and The Borough of Brooklyn both have some very nice high rent areas.

Living in either would be more than comfortable.

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[beermonsteroo]

Brooklyn. I guess the chances for a white boy to survive are a little bit higher then in Compton. :lol

[ROCSteady]

http://tragicgenius.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/brooklyn-bridge.jpg

http://www.tradebit.com/usr/djmixtapez/pub/9002/Welcome-To-Brooklyn.jpg



BROOOOOOKLYN....ZOO

[LongBeachLakers]

compton. 10 minutes from nice beaches. 15 minutes from all the nice clubs in LA. right next door to long beach. plus it's 60% hispanic now i think. those latina hunnies are fione.

[monkeypox]

The danger of compton is pretty overrated. Parts of downtown are probably more dangerous than compton, particularly in the bordering areas. It's all pretty dispersed so you don't have everyone living on top of each other like in Brooklyn. Although I imagine Brooklyn is more fun. Compton really is just church, liquor store, gun store, churches chicken, 99cent store. I live about 15 minutes from compton and I drive through on occasion and it's not that different than the surrounding areas.

[Tito Beasley]

compton in 2010 is not the "straight outta compton" of 1988. its a pretty decent area now.

and brooklyn, wtf? i think the OP is living in the 80's or somethin. compton and brooklyn are both >>>>>>>> 75% of any other places to live in america.

[LA KB24]

i can't imagine living anywhere else besides cali.

[flipogb]

Compton is stupid, its a bad neighborhood cuz of the people in it, it should be a nice place really

[vapid]

Compton is stupid, its a bad neighborhood cuz of the people in it, it should be a nice place really
Interesting that the quality of people could increase or decrease the value of a neighborhood.

[rivas]

Brooklyn hipsters scare me.

[ivogetghost]

i can't imagine living anywhere else besides cali.
wish I was in your shoes. Im stuck in gay ass louisiana. California's cost of living is high as hell huh?

[Lakerlove420]

I agree with California over New York just straight up in general.

all day. would choose L.A. every time.

I'm sure it's fun there in NY and all that. I do plan do visit someday.
Of course.
But to live there just is not appealing to me at all. AT ALL.
I know the weather is nasty, can't stand the Yankees.
Can't stand the East Coast, it is so wack to me.
also too close to Boston . . man my skin would be crawling.

I will never even consider living on the East Coast.

[Rasheed1]

BK ...

I love BK better than any city up here except Philadelphia.....

Down south? Miami and PR is where I Like to stay....

[G-Funk]

wish I was in your shoes. Im stuck in gay ass louisiana. California's cost of living is high as hell huh?


but u also get paid more. IF ppl couln't survive out here L.A wouldnt be the second largest city in America.

[JayGuevara]

I never been to either, but gimme Compton. LA winters > NY winters. I'm sure I can handle the hood, but I barely survive winter every year. :oldlol:

[hito da god]

give me brooklyn, and i absolutely hate that borough....... the thought of the hipsters and ghetto trash in that borough get me agitated but it's better than living in LA where everybody and their mother is an aspiring entertainer.

once a new yorker, always a new yorker.

[JtotheIzzo]

Brooklyn. Chicken and waffles.


never been to Roscoe's?

[Snoop_Cat]

I never been to either, but gimme Compton. LA winters > NY winters. I'm sure I can handle the hood, but I barely survive winter every year. :oldlol:

NY winters > Detroit winters. I think you'd be fine in NY if Detroit winters haven't killed you off.

[andgar923]

How many people here actually from BK?

I'm from Compton, and just like most cities.... it has its bad neighborhoods and its decent ones, but it aint a stroll in the park.

Having said that.... I'm sure there's more stuff to do in BK.

while I agree that Compton is located close to beaches, clubs, etc. etc. they're not 'in' Compton itself. You gotta leave Compton to go anywhere decent, and you gotta do it on a car.

Whereas in BK, one can just hop on a cab or train, or even walk to their destination.

We do have better weather, but we also have more crime (I'm assuming).

[JayGuevara]

NY winters > Detroit winters. I think you'd be fine in NY if Detroit winters haven't killed you off.

Probably, but Detroit winters have killed most of my soul at least. :oldlol:

If all things were equal, I'd avoid sub-40 degree temperatures and snow and having to wear 8 layers to go outside completely.

However, I'm certain Brooklyn and Compton are both infinitely better than Detroit. :oldlol:

[baseketball4life]

Brooklyn because East Coast >>> West Coast from my experience.

[ivogetghost]

how much is the average apartment cost to live in california or new york? Also, are there any cheap places to live in those states?

[rufuspaul]

Brooklyn. I love Cali but I'm an East Coast guy.

[leopoldstotch]

The danger of compton is pretty overrated. Parts of downtown are probably more dangerous than compton, particularly in the bordering areas. It's all pretty dispersed so you don't have everyone living on top of each other like in Brooklyn. Although I imagine Brooklyn is more fun. Compton really is just church, liquor store, gun store, churches chicken, 99cent store. I live about 15 minutes from compton and I drive through on occasion and it's not that different than the surrounding areas.


that's racist. :lol j/k

but yeah been to both areas. brooklyn and compton. good thing about brooklyn is easy access to mass transportation so you don't have to worry about cars and parking during work days and easy access to manhattan. good thing about compton is near the beach and LA is pretty nice.

i would choose compton, because of 1 major factor. the brooklyn hipsters like the above hipster said. they scare me. :(

hell they even have a location in brooklyn marked on google maps called "Hipster Central". if that doesn't scare you, then i don't know what does.

[Saintsfan1992]

wish I was in your shoes. Im stuck in gay ass louisiana. California's cost of living is high as hell huh?

**** you *****, u cant survive in louisiana F@ck boy.

[1manfastbreak]

rent varies by cities. Sacramento is pretty damn cheap, you can get a 1 bedroom apartment for like 500-600 a month, compared to a 1 bdrm apartment in San Francisco, which would be 1800+ a month. not sure what la's prices are like.

i could never live in new york, snow? muggy humid hot summers? no thanks

[kentatm]

Brooklyn

I love NY more than Cali

[ivogetghost]

**** you *****, u cant survive in louisiana F@ck boy.
n1gga you know louisiana garbage.

[dak121]

I'm not big on driving in a car for hours at a time so Brooklyn by default.

[G-Funk]

give me brooklyn, and i absolutely hate that borough....... the thought of the hipsters and ghetto trash in that borough get me agitated but it's better than living in LA where everybody and their mother is an aspiring entertainer.

once a new yorker, always a new yorker.
U WATCH TOO MUCH MTV LOL

living in LA where everybody and their mother is an aspiring GANGEMEBER

[Quizno]

give me brooklyn, and i absolutely hate that borough....... the thought of the hipsters and ghetto trash in that borough get me agitated but it's better than living in LA where everybody and their mother is an aspiring entertainer.

once a new yorker, always a new yorker.
it's not like that at all man. i've lived here all my life and i know literally zero people who are seriously pursuing a career in acting or singing.

and i would choose compton. i'm not sure if it's a nicer place (compton has some really run down neighborhoods) but it's not nearly as bad as it was, and the weather there is always good.

[Saintsfan1992]

n1gga you know louisiana garbage.

**** off ***** my state never garbage go live in NY or LA ***** they MIGHT like u :roll:

[G-Funk]

how much is the average apartment cost to live in california or new york? Also, are there any cheap places to live in those states?


1BEDROOM IN L.A RANGE FROM $750-1100

[ivogetghost]

**** off ***** my state never garbage go live in NY or LA ***** they MIGHT like u :roll:
what part of louisiana you live in?

[Saintsfan1992]

what part of louisiana you live in?

Born and Raised New Orleans Home of the 2010 Champions :rockon:





In Football atleast

[G-Funk]

A recent study estimates there are 40 gangs operating in Compton. Kids are constantly battling the lure of gangs and drugs. Many fear they won

[Saintsfan1992]

[QUOTE=G-Funk]A recent study estimates there are 40 gangs operating in Compton. Kids are constantly battling the lure of gangs and drugs. Many fear they won

[Noob Saibot]

never been up to New York so i dunno how i would rate it. I've been to Compton though, I move there and form my own gang.

[Saintsfan1992]

never been up to New York so i dunno how i would rate it. I've been to Compton though, I move there and TRY but fail to form my own gang.

fixed

[ivogetghost]

Born and Raised New Orleans Home of the 2010 Champions :rockon:





In Football atleast
my sister is going to loyola university in new orleans it's a really nice college. Im from baton rouge.

[Saintsfan1992]

my sister is going to loyola university in new orleans it's a really nice college. Im from baton rouge.

Baton rouge isnt that bad well ok i can see your point its nothing like New Orleans well New orleans is fun,food,party goin to saints games and BR is jus ummmmmmm yea ok i see your point :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[ivogetghost]

Baton rouge isnt that bad well ok i can see your point its nothing like New Orleans well New orleans is fun,food,party goin to saints games and BR is jus ummmmmmm yea ok i see your point :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:
yea ive been up in new orleans alot and there is alot to do. Baton Rouge is sucks ass dude. New orleans cost of living is too high though unless you want to stay in the ghetto.

[Zak]

neither.

[Saintsfan1992]

yea ive been up in new orleans alot and there is alot to do. Baton Rouge is sucks ass dude. New orleans cost of living is too high though unless you want to stay in the ghetto.

yea it is high its cause we under sea level and shit

u could go to Texas its cheap as hell to live out here

[Draz]

bk.

[OneMoreSucka]

Lots of clueless people ITT

Come at me *******s.

[LA KB24]

how much is the average apartment cost to live in california or new york? Also, are there any cheap places to live in those states? really depends where in california. for example, when i lived in the bay area, i had to pay a little more than 1k for an old, beat up 1 bedroom apartment. when i moved to sactown, i got a newer, much nicer 3 bedroom apartment, also had a much bigger kitchen, living room etc for only ~600.

[LA KB24]

give me brooklyn, and i absolutely hate that borough....... the thought of the hipsters and ghetto trash in that borough get me agitated but it's better than living in LA where everybody and their mother is an aspiring entertainer.

once a new yorker, always a new yorker.
:roll: @ avy.

can you hook me up with the full size?

[ivogetghost]

really depends where in california. for example, when i lived in the bay area, i had to pay a little more than 1k for an old, beat up 1 bedroom apartment. when i moved to sactown, i got a newer, much nicer 3 bedroom apartment, also had a much bigger kitchen, living room etc for only ~600.
Is it bad neighborhoods that are so cheap? or is it alright

[LA KB24]

Is it bad neighborhoods that are so cheap? or is it alright no, they are actually pretty decent. pretty chill/laid back here, not much going on. i live in antelope, ca. just google some apartments there. they've gotten ridiculously cheap over the years.

[playtetris]

brooklyn easily. if you wanna avoid the hipsters stay away from williamsburgh/bedford avenue and parts of bushwick. ask shaqattack whether there are many hipsters in his area :lol

new orleans was pretty crazy back in the day. it's insane how close the PJs were to the city/downtown

[ShaqAttack3234]

brooklyn easily. if you wanna avoid the hipsters stay away from williamsburgh/bedford avenue and parts of bushwick. ask shaqattack whether there are many hipsters in his area :lol

:lol Not one that I've seen.

As for the OP, can't answer because I've never been to the West Coast. Odd comparison, though. I don't know if it's because of reputation of gangs or something, but Brooklyn is huge, many nice and bad areas.

[ROCSteady]

Brooklyn because East Coast >>> West Coast from my experience.

:applause: :rockon: :applause: :rockon:

East Coast = hub of the country

[Blackisbig]

Compton. I know the area, I speak Spanish well enough, and I ****ing hate the east coast.

[JohnnySic]

Can't stand the East Coast, it is so wack to me.
Believe me the feeling is mutual to some of us east-coasters.

West coast is cool to visit; SanFran is an awesome city (Its Boston with a west coast vibe!) and San Diego is a nice place to chill out and vegetate, but live there? No thanks. I'm an east coast guy down to my fingernails, I like the grittiness and realness of east cast cities and people. Cali, especially SoCal, can stay right where it is.

[ROCSteady]

http://fireworks-on-brooklyn-bridge-free-animat.smartcode.com/images/sshots/fireworks_on_brooklyn_bridge_free_animat_26446.jpe g

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r152/AWMM_15/brooklyn.jpg

My grandpa grew up in BK, so witout it, I wouldn't be born. BROOKLYN :bowdown:

[Noob Saibot]

never been up to New York so i dunno how i would rate it. I've been to Compton though, I move there and TRY but fail to form my own gang.

better to try than not try at all.

[Lakerlove420]

Believe me the feeling is mutual to some of us east-coasters.

West coast is cool to visit; SanFran is an awesome city (Its Boston with a west coast vibe!) and San Diego is a nice place to chill out and vegetate, but live there? No thanks. I'm an east coast guy down to my fingernails, I like the grittiness and realness of east cast cities and people. Cali, especially SoCal, can stay right where it is.

:blah

WEST COAST > east coast

no but really, if you grew up in the west then you probably love the west
if you grew up in the east then you probably love the east.

I assure you Johnny that overall L.A. trumps Brooklyn

[ROCSteady]

EAST COAST >>> west coast

New York >> LA

And I'm a huge Lakers fan as well

[playtetris]

been to both and new york is so far ahead of la it's not even close

[ivogetghost]

been to both and new york is so far ahead of la it's not even close
San Diego>LA
San Diego>Brooklyn
San Diego>All

[playtetris]

San Diego>LA
San Diego>Brooklyn
San Diego>All

never been to san diego, but la is a shithole

[ivogetghost]

never been to san diego, but la is a shithole
agreed, easily the most overrated part of california.

[JohnnySic]

I've been to San Diego; its nice, but the downtown area is so tiny. You need a car to get to all the attaractions, mostly beaches.

Very chill vibe, practically surreal. And the Zoo is awesome. So is Seaworld. :hammerhead:

[ivogetghost]

I've been to San Diego; its nice, but the downtown area is so tiny. You need a car to get to all the attaractions, mostly beaches.

Very chill vibe, practically surreal. And the Zoo is awesome. So is Seaworld. :hammerhead:
the zoo is untouchable. I dont think there is a better one.

[leopoldstotch]

yea ive been up in new orleans alot and there is alot to do. Baton Rouge is sucks ass dude. New orleans cost of living is too high though unless you want to stay in the ghetto.

not true. if you live in nothern new orleans area near the lake, it's a bit more affordable, or if you want to live in the suburb area, getting to new orleans from there is very easy.

[G-Funk]

Peace 2 Da East But Da West Rulez

East has nothing the West needs.

[G-Funk]

I've been to San Diego; its nice, but the downtown area is so tiny. You need a car to get to all the attaractions, mostly beaches.

Very chill vibe, practically surreal. And the Zoo is awesome. So is Seaworld. :hammerhead:

San Diego has some nice looking girls but that's it other than SD does nothing for me.

[ivogetghost]

San Diego has the looking girls but that's it other than SD does nothing for me.
agreed

[playtetris]

the zoo is untouchable. I dont think there is a better one.

:no:

http://simonherbert.net/Images/061231TarongaZoo.jpg

[ShaqAttack3234]

I still don't really understand this thread. I don't know what Compton is like, but do people really think Brooklyn as a whole is like East NY/Brownsville? In fact, 99% of NY isn't like that. It just so happens that I can just afford cheap places like that(my rent is 100 a weak), but let me tell you, a lot of Brooklyn is pretty safe and nice. Granted, there are still some bad areas in Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights.

Though, my advice is avoid East NY, unless you don't mind trying to fall asleep to the sound of gun shots, sirens and dogs barking. I live on Miller Ave. which can be a pretty crazy street at night. Actually, considering I'm skinny and white, it's a miracle I don't get ****ed with. :oldlol: In general, I'd say regardless of the area, if you're smart, aware and mind your own business, chances are you'll be fine.

[Rasheed1]

I still don't really understand this thread. I don't know what Compton is like, but do people really think Brooklyn as a whole is like East NY/Brownsville? In fact, 99% of NY isn't like that. It just so happens that I can just afford cheap places like that(my rent is 100 a weak), but let me tell you, a lot of Brooklyn is pretty safe and nice. Granted, there are still some bad areas in Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights.

Though, my advice is avoid East NY, unless you don't mind trying to fall asleep to the sound of gun shots, sirens and dogs barking. I live on Miller Ave. which can be a pretty crazy street at night. Actually, considering I'm skinny and white, it's a miracle I don't get ****ed with. :oldlol: In general, I'd say regardless of the area, if you're smart, aware and mind your own business, chances are you'll be fine.


true... the part of Brooklyn Im used is Brooklyn heights.....Girl I knew stayed up there

[DFish]

If I had to choose, Brooklyn. Brooklyn has some pretty nice areas. Compton, for the most part, is all shit.

But I agree on San Diego. Easily one of my favorite cali cities.

[ShaqAttack3234]

true... the part of Brooklyn Im used is Brooklyn heights.....Girl I knew stayed up there

I'm not as familiar with that part. I live in East NY obviously and use to live in Bed-Stuy and I hang out in Brownsville and sometimes, Flatbush(which isn't bad either), though East Flatbush(which is a seperate neighborhood) can be rough.