LIVE in the City or in the Country? pros and cons

My ideal would be to live in the countryside just outside of a big town, so I wasn't far away from all the things that I would need like shops and schools, but could go for a lovely country walk every day.

I stress the word "city" rather than small town, farm, or cabin in the woods because, in most cases your life can be far simpler in a city. A city's density leads to efficiencies in meeting your needs. Cities serve as a site for the exchange of labor, money, entertainment, culture, and are transit hubs. You can live in a city with less stuff than in the country, and your life can be richer through easy access to other people and culture. The city offers a safe, affordable metropolitan environment with a cosmopolitan atmosphere supporting a range of cultural events, services, educational institutions, and business opportunities. The transit systems give us access to an ex But I have also noticed the cons of living in a city cons of living in the city are you loss trees and vegetation and you'll have more traffic congestion and contamination. When you live in small town the people are more helpful. Maybe you would like to have more space in your retirement. Many buildings aren't fully accessible to the handicapped I hope I made myself clear :))

I like live in the city.it will not wast time on the way to office and back home.When i am bored,i can make a window shopping in the street.

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I have always preferred living in the countryside. I am a nature person so I can't stand cities for long periods of time. I only lived in the city due to work. Countrysides may not have all those famous spots in the city, but living in one of those laidback countrysides is more peaceful and healthier. =)

i have lived in both and found pros and cons to both. i do prefer the country though. i like the quiet and the slow pace. i like to be able to walk out my door at night and see the stars. If you have read my previous posts, you know that i find the nighttime the most peaceful time. It can be difficult to get to town for the big things you need and in the winter your roads are the last to be cleared so you can be stranded for a while at home. The city is busy. There is always something to do within minutes of wherever you are. i just don't like the dirtyness or the fast pace of the city.