And with the crappier winter weather in NY, they cancell more often...and when (not if) you get stuck in NY, you'll pay through the nose for a motel, if you can even find one.

ATL has lots of cheaper motels, closer to the airport, and only about 1-2 'snow days' per winter.

Oh, one other thing, if you are based in NY, depending on what equipment, there is a chance you could be covering all 3 airports.

NY is the most junior base for a reason.