The way to think about LA is as a giant tournament:
Every year, X 22 yr olds arrive looking to make it
Some prosper, stay & build families
Many (most?) never find a career that allows them to stay
They leave for cheaper CoL areas & are replaced by the next batch of 22 yr olds
Every year, X 22 yr olds arrive looking to make it
Some prosper, stay & build families
Many (most?) never find a career that allows them to stay
They leave for cheaper CoL areas & are replaced by the next batch of 22 yr olds