Live right outside both in a small town, 2 minutes from Hollywood and about 10 minutes down the Turnpike from Ft Lauderdale...while Hollywood may be up and coming, depending on how much you can afford, you should probably think about finding a place in the middle. The nice areas of both Laudi and Hollywood are very nice and safe, with lots to do at night (Ft. Lauderdale has the edge during the day)...that said, if you are looking at 600-700 a month in rent, you don't want to be in either, as that will get you in parts of town that aren't that safe...PM me if you want an honest opinion, best of luck wherever you end up moving to, let me know and I'll buy you a drink when you get down here!