They also make it difficult for anyone that isn't extremely wealthy to live there (the average apartment to rent in all of the cities you mention is $3000+) and the more restrictions and taxes for businesses make it so only huge companies can survive.
I never understood why a community of business owners applauds more and more taxes and restrictions, which will further make it difficult for you to run an actual business.
Edit: I know why. Because most people here don't run businesses or startups.
I'm not sure extra taxes and restrictions really make it harder to run most businesses. You just pass the extra cost on to your customers. That customer in Manhattan has enough money to pay $4000 each month for rent. He can afford to pay twice as much money for your service as people in rural areas.
I never understood why a community of business owners applauds more and more taxes and restrictions, which will further make it difficult for you to run an actual business.
Edit: I know why. Because most people here don't run businesses or startups.