New York and Los Angeles are arguably the country’s epicenters of fashion. For those fortunate enough to shop the pristine racks and shelves of the world’s most fashionable boutiques, we decided to do a little comparison shopping on your behalf.  

Our mission: Discover where the best deals in L.A. and New York are located to see where your dollar will go the farthest on modern clothing. 

The Jeans: 

While our options here vary greatly by brand, we found more selection of denim pants under $200 on Fifth Avenue in New York. In fact, some great deals on skinny jeans could bag you a new pair for just over $100 if you watch for sales and pick your brands carefully. They can be found on Rodeo Drive but you’re more likely to find jeans running $200 or more there.  

The Handbag: 

Again, it largely depends on your brand selections here. While many top designers offer handbags in the $100 to $300 range in New York, we found that things are all across the spectrum in Los Angeles. A Juicy Couture bag can be yours for $50, but wander up the street to Jimmy Choo and expect to shell out several hundred dollars – or more.  

The Verdict: 

As a general rule New York seemed to offer a bit more selection of designer fashions and accessories, but when it comes to major designers the prices between the two cities were fairly similar for their selections of modern women’s clothing.  

Grab your pocketbook and decide for yourself: New York chic or California cool? Either way your bank account won’t be able to tell the difference.