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One commenter named Coffee Del Mundo in south LA as the best coffee they have had in the city.
“The best coffee I've had in LA is Coffee Del Mundo in south LA.”
One resident wants to show an outdoorsy visiting friend the great outdoor sides of LA that aren't typically highlighted.
“I want to show off all the things that are great about LA and that it's not what you necessarily hear about”
One resident recommends several specific bars and breweries for cocktails and drinks
“Wolf and Crane for cocktails, Mumford breweries. Hop Merchants, Brews Brothers, The Federal”
Only 1 resident has talked about this so far.
One resident shares content about the local electronic music and rave scene including house, techno, and drum and bass.
“r/avesLA: Discussion and content about Los Angeles's electronic music scene, local artists, clubs, events and raves. House, techno, drum and bass…...”
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One resident recommends several specific bars and breweries for cocktails and drinks
“Wolf and Crane for cocktails, Mumford breweries. Hop Merchants, Brews Brothers, The Federal, District Pub, Kahuna Tiki, Idle Hour, Lawless...”
Read the full commentAbout 4 years ago. Things may have changed since.One resident says people in Los Angeles can be pretty rude and road rage is common.
“In Los Angeles people can be pretty rude, road rage is normal, certain cities have huge bed bug infestations, hepatitis IS EVERY WHERE. Car...”
Read the full commentAbout 6 months agoAbout 53,869 business locations in the Los Angeles area, employing about 845,665 people. That's about the usual U.S. share.
U.S. Census County Business Patterns, 2023. Counts business locations with paid employees, not job openings.
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No resident has talked about October yet.
Tap a part of the city to read the comments on this page that name it. A number means residents mention it.
The city's official community plan areas, grouped by region. Source: Los Angeles City Planning.
One commenter named Coffee Del Mundo in south LA as the best coffee they have had in the city.
“Los Feliz Maru. The best coffee I've had in LA is Coffee Del Mundo in south LA. best coffee in los angeles is Aquarela in Chinatown and DTLA.”
Read the full commentAbout a year agoOne resident pointed to Aquarela in Chinatown and DTLA as the best coffee in Los Angeles.
“Los Feliz Maru. The best coffee I've had in LA is Coffee Del Mundo in south LA. best coffee in los angeles is Aquarela in Chinatown and DTLA.”
Read the full commentAbout a year agoOne resident shares content about the local electronic music and rave scene including house, techno, and drum and bass.
“r/avesLA: Discussion and content about Los Angeles's electronic music scene, local artists, clubs, events and raves. House, techno, drum and bass…...”
Read the full commentOne resident expects above average temperatures and average rainfall with a hotter summer and wetter winter.
“Los Angeles will likely experience above average temperatures and average rainfall. summer and dry winter. hotter summer and wetter winter. got...”
Read the full commentAbout 7 months ago“Retail, fast food, security, pet stores, libraries”
What's nearby
Within 5 miles of the center of the Los Angeles area.
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Biking and trails
Within 5 miles of the center of the Los Angeles area.
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What rent costs
Of about 2,233,761 rented homes in the Los Angeles area, 51% rent for under $2,000 a month and 84% for under $3,000.
Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.
What moving costs
Average cost: $1,946
From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.
The middle rented home in the Los Angeles area rents for $1,500 to $1,999 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $3,000 to $3,998 before you get the keys.
Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.
Your first weeks in California
- Forward your mail: USPS change of address. It costs about $1 online to confirm who you are.
- Switch your driver's license and car registration. Each state sets its own deadline, often somewhere between 10 days and a few months after you move. Find the California DMV.
- Register to vote at your new address: California voter registration.
- Set up power, gas, water and trash. Some cities bill water and trash together, and some ask new customers for a deposit.
- Update your address with your bank, employer, insurance and the IRS (Form 8822 if you're not filing soon).
- Find a doctor and dentist early. New-patient waits can be weeks, even in big cities.
Public schools
82 public school districts in this county, with about 1,154,190 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.
NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.
Childcare and colleges
California keeps an official list of licensed childcare, with inspection reports and openings in many states. In a lot of towns, infant spots fill up months ahead, so it helps to get on waitlists before you move.
| Age | Daycare center | Home daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (under 2) | $257/week about $13,400 a year | $284/week about $14,800 a year |
| Toddler (2) | $221/week about $11,500 a year | |
| Preschool (3 to 4) | $225/week about $11,700 a year | $222/week about $11,500 a year |
| School-age | $199/week about $10,300 a year |
Full-time infant care at a center here costs about 14% of a typical family's income. These are 2022 prices, the newest the government has published by county, and prices have gone up since.
107 colleges in the county and the wider metro around Los Angeles. Prices are yearly tuition and fees for full-time undergrads, before financial aid.
Moving for school? Public colleges charge state residents much less, and community colleges often charge even less to people who live in their district. Most states want you to have lived there about 12 months, for reasons other than school, before you count as a resident for tuition. The rules differ by state, so check with the college's registrar.
IPEDS 2023-24, National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS). Degree-granting public and nonprofit schools with 100+ students. Varro doesn't rank colleges.