r/movingtolosangeles
The subreddit dedicated to questions and comments for anyone considering a move to Los Angeles.
How to think about r/movingtolosangeles
This community serves as a hub for individuals contemplating a move to Los Angeles, providing a platform for questions, advice, and shared experiences. Members discuss various aspects of relocating, including housing, transportation, lifestyle, and local culture. The distinct focus on practical advice and personal anecdotes makes it a valuable resource for potential newcomers navigating the complexities of moving to a major city like Los Angeles.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community range from young professionals and students to families and retirees, all seeking insights into life in Los Angeles. Many members are either planning to move or have recently relocated, creating a vibe that is both curious and supportive. They care about practical information, personal experiences, and tips that can ease the transition into the city's unique lifestyle.
Posting culture
Members typically engage in asking questions and sharing experiences related to moving logistics, housing options, and local amenities. Content that is informative, personal, and relevant to the relocation process tends to thrive, while overly promotional posts or vague inquiries may be downvoted. The community encourages regular interaction, with a steady flow of new posts and responses from both seasoned locals and newcomers.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on providing valuable, non-promotional content that addresses the needs and concerns of potential movers. This could include guides on local neighborhoods, tips for navigating the housing market, or insights into the city's culture. Direct promotion or advertising is likely to be met with skepticism, so brands should prioritize authenticity and community involvement over overt marketing tactics.
Top keywords
What r/movingtolosangeles talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/WilliamMcCarty
- u/steelmanfallacy
- u/Economy_Ad2080
- u/gothtopus12345
- u/Knikkey
- u/monkeybbomb
- u/StressNo361
- u/milklvr23
- u/outlol
- u/Kombuchabuddha13
- u/Boring-Floor-1118
- u/serg733
- u/sopynO
- u/TcDarkStyle
- u/jakrim
- u/Solid_Garage2629
- u/supersoulx
- u/HowTheWestWS
- u/Afraid-Average-1993
- u/No-Complaint8663
- u/Beautiful-Aside-270
- u/applejuge
- u/AwarenessWorldly1330
- u/Broken-Babe-2002
- u/iduser4
- u/tomajii
- u/AccordingGiraffe2376
- u/Hungry_Adagio9646
- u/SnooSprouts9240
- u/LA-Improper
- u/EmbarrassedClimate69
- u/chum-of-chance
- u/4town4lyfe
- u/doxbro
- u/TriviaGlutton
- u/collin9196
- u/fejyoxt
- u/No_Caterpillar9519
- u/PersonaWhoThaHellAmI
- u/playap85
- u/here_i_am_here
- u/uusseerrnnaammeeyy
- u/Firmerman
- u/Suspicious-Carrot187
- u/Wild-Campaign-6358
- u/musicmarketersw
- u/slothmonavt
- u/Smooth-Reading-7233
- u/[deleted]
By votes
- u/monkeybbomb
- u/StressNo361
- u/Economy_Ad2080
- u/milklvr23
- u/WilliamMcCarty
- u/outlol
- u/steelmanfallacy
- u/Boring-Floor-1118
- u/Kombuchabuddha13
- u/sopynO
- u/serg733
- u/TcDarkStyle
- u/jakrim
- u/Solid_Garage2629
- u/gothtopus12345
- u/supersoulx
- u/Afraid-Average-1993
- u/HowTheWestWS
- u/Broken-Babe-2002
- u/Knikkey
- u/No-Complaint8663
- u/Beautiful-Aside-270
- u/applejuge
- u/AwarenessWorldly1330
- u/iduser4
- u/tomajii
- u/AccordingGiraffe2376
- u/Hungry_Adagio9646
- u/EmbarrassedClimate69
- u/here_i_am_here
- u/Suspicious-Carrot187
- u/SnooSprouts9240
- u/LA-Improper
- u/chum-of-chance
- u/4town4lyfe
- u/doxbro
- u/collin9196
- u/fejyoxt
- u/No_Caterpillar9519
- u/PersonaWhoThaHellAmI
- u/playap85
- u/TriviaGlutton
- u/uusseerrnnaammeeyy
- u/Firmerman
- u/Wild-Campaign-6358
- u/musicmarketersw
- u/slothmonavt
- u/Smooth-Reading-7233
- u/[deleted]
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/Abominati0n
- u/Dommichu
- u/DueMountain2601
- u/[deleted]
- u/troutbumdreamin
- u/tracyinge
- u/pineapple_espresso8
- u/Johnnyonthespot2111
- u/JahMusicMan
- u/CrouchingBruin
- u/Chrizilla_
- u/grandpaRicky
- u/WilliamMcCarty
- u/Scratchy-Sweater
- u/vinylmartyr
- u/zhemer86
- u/hung_like__podrick
- u/DarkMatterWanderer
- u/manofalltraits
- u/g0merade
- u/infosec4pay
- u/ozzythegrouch
- u/deplete3
- u/horsevpalto
- u/Main-Implement-5938
- u/beach_bum_638484
- u/Absolute-Nobody0079
- u/Dummydumboop
- u/cmquinn2000
- u/lostsheepworld
- u/newtoboston2019
- u/yankinwaoz
- u/secretslutonline
- u/Majestq
- u/Complex_Active_5248
- u/starwyo
- u/Fragrant-Snake
- u/NeonScarredHearts
- u/bugthroway9898
- u/milotrain
- u/Admirable_Job2159
- u/tillytonka
- u/Nizamark
- u/jamesjeffriesiii
- u/born_delusional
- u/planetdaily420
- u/crispyrhetoric1
- u/NPJeannie
- u/LAFAN2021
- u/Mprime17
- u/Strange_Log8086
- u/san_vicente
- u/MereUnit2000
- u/NoTraceNotOneCarton
- u/serg733
- u/bruce_ventura
- u/OBwriter92107
- u/Maximum-Motor5028
- u/DoctorStrangeMD
- u/Sourpowerrrr
- u/japandroi5742
- u/fresh_water_sushi
- u/iammavisdavis
- u/ExternalPresent3556
- u/LADataJunkie
- u/diesel_the_merciful
- u/TomIcemanKazinski
- u/CrocDeathspin
- u/moves2fast
- u/endlesslies
- u/Shivs_baby
- u/scarymarythefairy
- u/TwizzmosisJones
- u/yellow_defender
- u/dadobuns
- u/genegraygsm
- u/Internal_Jelly_4676
- u/1Isisblue
- u/Nervous-Video-6204
- u/gehzumteufel
- u/PPVSteve
- u/TheRegular-Throwaway
- u/ChocolatySmoothie
- u/FloridaInExile
- u/Jenilion
- u/Puzzleheaded_Ice9636
- u/ChristianArmor
- u/monochrome444
- u/WizardBurger
- u/NewspaperDapper5254
- u/SnooPickles8608
- u/AveryCallahan
- u/TimeTraveler1848
- u/Mr_Monty_Burns
- u/freakwadz
- u/SocalmamaLu
- u/ashasaidwhattt
- u/rizalvy
- u/Vast_Cricket
- u/austinxwade
By votes
- u/troutbumdreamin
- u/Dommichu
- u/FloridaInExile
- u/Strange_Log8086
- u/WilliamMcCarty
- u/Abominati0n
- u/TheRegular-Throwaway
- u/purotaco
- u/vinylmartyr
- u/TomIcemanKazinski
- u/starwyo
- u/Complex_Active_5248
- u/outsidenorms
- u/ClementAcrimony
- u/Section482Mafia
- u/Jenilion
- u/CrocDeathspin
- u/ozzythegrouch
- u/japandroi5742
- u/monochrome444
- u/BREASYY
- u/secretslutonline
- u/DueMountain2601
- u/chet97
- u/hung_like__podrick
- u/Capital-Moose-1228
- u/endlesslies
- u/[deleted]
- u/Advanced_Piano1062
- u/CaliSummerDream
- u/staciiiann
- u/ChocolatySmoothie
- u/pineapple_espresso8
- u/North_Manager_8220
- u/crocodilyOP
- u/DoctorStrangeMD
- u/beach_bum_638484
- u/JahMusicMan
- u/Puzzleheaded_Ice9636
- u/tracyinge
- u/NewspaperDapper5254
- u/Bigster20
- u/Scratchy-Sweater
- u/ChristianArmor
- u/9311chi
- u/surfingalone
- u/magus-21
- u/kindofhumble
- u/ManufacturerMental72
- u/horsevpalto
- u/lostsheepworld
- u/SilverLakeSimon
- u/wh4teversclever
- u/uverzero
- u/brownsauce33
- u/molar85
- u/WizardBurger
- u/Admirable_Job2159
- u/infosec4pay
- u/brandnewguy96
- u/Unreasonably-Clutch
- u/freakwadz
- u/Chicki88
- u/steelholder
- u/scarymarythefairy
- u/yankinwaoz
- u/yellow_defender
- u/1Isisblue
- u/AveryCallahan
- u/TimeTraveler1848
- u/tillytonka
- u/zhemer86
- u/san_vicente
- u/CrouchingBruin
- u/diesel_the_merciful
- u/grandpaRicky
- u/Shivs_baby
- u/newtoboston2019
- u/josephinefak3r
- u/Upper-Amphibian-3334
- u/lopxwill
- u/jsmit278
- u/SnooPickles8608
- u/Mr_Monty_Burns
- u/Fragrant-Snake
- u/g0merade
- u/Main-Implement-5938
- u/gdubsucks
- u/JustACaliBoy
- u/Chrizilla_
- u/Carving_Light
- u/Alternative_Carrot31
- u/Exxtendoo
- u/manimopo
- u/RCunning
- u/Majestq
- u/Lumpy-Cheesecake-932
- u/n3xtday1
- u/milotrain
- u/born_delusional
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FAQ
r/movingtolosangeles — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/movingtolosangeles have?
r/movingtolosangeles has approximately 40,556 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/movingtolosangeles created?
r/movingtolosangeles was created on August 26, 2017 (9 years ago).
What is r/movingtolosangeles about?
This community serves as a hub for individuals contemplating a move to Los Angeles, providing a platform for questions, advice, and shared experiences. Members discuss various aspects of relocating, including housing, transportation, lifestyle, and local culture. The distinct focus on practical advice and personal anecdotes makes it a valuable resource for potential newcomer…
What subreddits are similar to r/movingtolosangeles?
Communities similar to r/movingtolosangeles include r/larentals, r/asklosangeles, r/lalist, r/losangelesrealestate, r/foodlosangeles.
Who are the most active posters on r/movingtolosangeles?
The most frequent posters on r/movingtolosangeles include u/WilliamMcCarty, u/steelmanfallacy, u/Economy_Ad2080.
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