That chart gives you the false impression that LA is a prime startup hub, it's in the top 5 after all. But for anybody who's spent time in that scene and can compare it first hand to the Bay, it's night and day. https://dealroom.co/guides/global
From your own personal experiences, which cities/towns do you recommend?
If the only thing you care about is maximizing startup outcomes, then the answer is always SF/Bay Area, but that doesn't factor in other things like cost of living, your personal enjoyment of the area, and so on.