Whats the difference between a city, a state and a city-state?

Difference between San Fransisco and Los Angeles?

• I'm a college student that goes to school in California, specifically the Central Valley. I've always grown up within the central valley in a small town and I also go to school in a small town. Basically, I'm so used to "small town" life here that I want to experience something different! It's so dull and boring here, theres absolutely nothing to do! I was thinking of transfering to a different school because I just want to get a feel for something different, and I'm also trying to look for a better school that fits my educational goals. I was debating between San Fransisco (or the Bay Area) or L.A. I want to get a vibe for the big city. Whats it's like and just overall experience a different atmosphere and environment than I'm used to. I've already been to L.A. numerous times since I have family there, but I don't really know too much of the differences between the 2 cities, or regions. I have hardly ever been to the Bay Area though. How do the cities compare in culture, environment, people, and weather?? I really just need to know how they're both like. If it helps, I'm a really down to earth chill girl. Im not that into the whole party scene. Im very open minded, and like i said i wanted to experience something new. Thanks! btw: I can't go to school in a different state thats why im looking throughout CA.

• Answer:

  SF & LA are about as different as they can be. They have very different features and are very different states of mind. If you live in a small town LA is going to be a much bigger adjustment than SF will be. Visit SF a few more times and stay a while you'll figure out pretty quickly if it is for you. It isn't for everybody but I can't imagine living anyplace else.