Best / Worst City to Raise Your Kids

[Aloysius]

If you were intending to have children at some point - what would be the ideal city (or extended suburbs of a city) to raise your children?

Assume that your own personal likes / dislikes / career aren't factors - I'm thinking just about the kid's benefit.

Inspired by comment from my buddy last night - "West Coast kids are retarded and no way in hell I'm raising my kids in LA. Going back East to do it right."

My Best - New York City bab-ay
My Worst - Los Angeles (though I personally enjoy living in LA for the most part)