Where have you lived? Where do you currently live? Listen to what AD is telling you. HE IS TELLING YOU HE WANTS TO PAY MORE TAXES TO LIVE IN LOS ANGELES. AND TAKE LESS MONEY.
Do you understand how supply and demand works? Most people would prefer to live in NY and LA. It's the quality of life. Even with the taxes, people prefer these places. It's the reason those places are so much more expensive. It's the demand side of things. There is no arguing this.