LA, that is, Los Angeles, was once called the city of dreams and opportunities.

But these days, many people are asking, "Will I be happy living here?"

The reason is really simple. This city is becoming increasingly difficult to live in.

First, the high cost of living is the biggest problem.

Living in LA requires a lot of money. Everything is expensive, starting from rent.

On average, the rent for a one-bedroom apartment exceeds $2,500, which is outrageous compared to other cities.

With salaries remaining the same, how can one be happy when living costs are skyrocketing?

Moreover, gas prices are always higher than the national average. It's a city where living without a car is impossible, and with high gas prices, the transportation costs are enormous.

And traffic jams drive people crazy. The LA freeways are now so congested that they have long become parking lots.

During rush hour, it's just a parking lot. Spending half the day in a car inevitably leads to stress. Public transportation should be a viable alternative, but here, public transport is almost non-existent. The bigger problem is that it's a city where you can't go anywhere without a car.

Next is the issue of safety. While LA varies greatly by area, the crime rate is now quite high.

In Santa Monica or downtown, it's common for car windows to be broken and belongings stolen, and walking the streets at night makes you tense.

How can you live comfortably in such an environment?

Just going near downtown or Koreatown, there are so many homeless people on the streets. This is not just a matter of urban aesthetics.

The increase in homelessness itself symbolizes the economic and social inequalities that this city has. As the city develops, the vulnerable are increasingly marginalized.

Finally, we must talk about the quality of life. It's easy to think that people in LA are happy because of the good weather, but the reality is different.

The air quality is getting worse, and the whole city feels bleak.

The sense of community among neighbors is also diminishing. Everyone is living busy lives, so there's no feeling of interaction or connection among people, and it seems like everyone is just living for "survival."

In the end, LA is no longer a city that guarantees happiness for everyone.

Of course, the film industry and various cultures are still attractive, and many people come seeking opportunities.

But the cost that must be paid for that is too high, and the stress and anxiety felt in the process cannot be ignored as they block happiness.

So many people are leaving LA or struggling to find a better way of life.