Do You Prefer Suburbs Or City Life and Why?

well, while I live in a large city (15th largest in the U.S.) I don't live what I consider "in the city" because I would consider living in apartments, surrounded by high rises and offices to be "in the city" not living in a neighborhood with houses and apartment complexes around. Heck, Houston is like the 6th largest city in the U.S. and they have COWS where I would consider inside the city limits!!! (despite it being the 6th largest city, Houston covers the 2nd largest AREA after Los Angeles) so, I think that while I technically live in the city, I consider it more of a suburban area because I'm not surrounded by high rises - the area of Austin that fits that description is actually a pretty small area. I have a couple of fields within walking distance if I were so inclined to go there (and get ticks and the like)... So, I guess I have to say that this is the way I was brought up, and I would rather live in this suburban kind of neighborhood.... I know some like living in rural areas, but unless I was able to have land and horses, I wouldn't want that - and my health wouldn't allow that now anyway...

for me personally, I'd preferred to live in the suburb. why? because it is away from pollution, the air is fresh and no noise. I am glad that me and my husband both love to live in the suburb. So, there's no argument between us of where we should live.

I have only lived in the Suburbs. I would live in both. I dream big. My ideal would be to have a penthouse in the city of Chicago and have a cottage-like house in Up State New York. And A villa In Tuscany. But I will always be in the Burbs in real life. The pace is calmer and in my city people are kind. And with my temper that is best.

It's sururban for me!! I like life there because it's relaxing with lots of scenery and nature. It's a much slower pace compared to the city. City life is exciting because of the shopping, food and endless fun. BUt that's because we have been exposed to it since young. As one grows older, we will find those excitment not as exciting at all. AT the end of it, they are all the same, buildings, lights, lands being wasted away for useless things.. haha =D

I prefer to live in the suburbs, where life is a bit laid back and not fast paced like that in the city. In the suburbs, or in our Philippine term , the province, you could easily get a jeepney to get into your office. There may be traffic , but not as long as that in the city. Pollution is very much less. Cost of living is low. For me, the city would be something to go to, in order to shop for items not normally found int eh province. It is something where you could go to be updated with the modern world.

Nowadays in India even suburbs are also having all the modern facilities like power, computer, internet etc. I may not mind living in suburban. If the wife wants city then I will stay in city. I desire a village life - say hindu temples, less crowd -- and the modern comforts of AC, internet etc,. have a good day

I cannot for the life of me fathom why anyone would want to live in an urban center. Small towns appeal more to me. I like to be within a half hour drive of good shopping and within an hour of some nice ocean beaches and lakes and mountains and that sort of thing, but I want my home to be in a close knit friendly place but where the neighbors are not in my face.

I like being a little bit out in the country where I can take walks and see wildlife, but near enough to the city so that it's not a hassle to go and get something when I need it.

Well, I live in a rural area, not city, not suburbs. However, 1.7 miles from here is a convenience store and gas station. I could walk there if absolutely necessary, although my body would be screaming before I even got halfway. Still, I would not starve as long as I could get there. The city closest to where I live is about 7 or 8 miles from here, not far as long as you have a vehicle. Modern conveniences galore, even a mall and movie theater! So, I get the peace and tranquility of living in the country but everything I could want or need is within 10 miles. Now, why do I prefer it here? I've wanted to live in the country since I was a little girl. My parents would often take day trips into the country and I adored it. I've never been much of a party girl so living where there is always something going on has never appealed to me. I have, however, lived within walking distance of my job, groceries, laundromat, restaurant, etc. and loved it at the time but I was single, no kids, and putting myself through college so owning a car was not an option at the time. I couldn't afford one so living there was great. Oh, I lived within walking distance of the university I was attending, too. But, I've always loved growing my own food or going for walks and "finding" food along the way. We had many neighbors with fruit trees, strawberry patches, etc. who had no problem sharing what they had with us kids. Wild blackberry bushes were exciting to find because I loved them and there were plenty where I lived. Okay, I lived in Baltimore City but near the suburban border so it was less like a city than a suburb. Busses ran nearby so transportation was never a problem. They ran from near our house all the way downtown. I adore where I'm living now as I have 3+ acres and have planted just about every kind of fruit/nut tree and berry bush that will grow in this area. I have my own strawberry patch, kiwi and grape vines. It's ideal for what I've always wanted except that there is no public transportation this far out of the city. I'm okay as long as I never have car problems but my son lives just 12 miles away and I can always count on him to help me out if I ever have car problems. I agree with another comment about it largely depending on your age. My sons never liked living so far away from all the, umm, action. They're both in their 20's (at least for the next 29 days, then my oldest turns 30) and got quite bored around here because there's usually no one around to even talk to and fishing on the lake or gardening just isn't active enough. I can understand that. So, has anyone asked you what you thought about this question? If not, what do you prefer?

I was born & bred to be a country girl!!! At the age of 19, I moved to our Nation's capital to escape the country. Boy was I in for a SHOCK!!! I didn't know there were places without grass or trees!!! Being single, I lived in the city for several years as it was convenient & I could walk to any place I needed to go!!! After getting married, we moved to the suburbs because is was more economical for a family of 3. I NEVER got used to the commute to the city, so I was NEVER really happy in the suburbs EXCEPT for being with the husband & child that I LOVED!!! By the time of my divorce, the city was so dayum crowded that I never moved back there & I liked that I had a small yard with grass & trees in the suburbs. On one of my trips back to the old home place, I realized how much I MISSED breathing fresh air, how much I missed feeling the grass tickle my toes, how much I missed being able to buy truly FRESH fruit & vegetables & how much I MISSED my family. As the old saying goes..."you can take the girl out of the country; but you can NOT take the country out of the girl"!!!! So, being single again, I decided to move back to the country!!! Now I have to drive 60 miles to get to the nearest suburb & 75 to the nearest city!!! Well there is one city about 40 miles from me, but it is a "small" city & doesn't apply in this scenario!!! Now that I'm back in the country, I can NOT imagine EVER moving back to the city nor the suburb!!!!

I have lived in both. I grew up in a suburb and my first apartment was in the city...about two blocks from downtown. I enjoy both. Living in the city is fast paced, but fun. I miss my old brownstone apartment. It was cozy and had so much character, including natural hardwood floors and a clawfoot bathtub. It was close to my job at the time. One of the main downfalls was the on-street parking, which meant finding a parking spot sometimes late at night. Living in either the city or suburb offers a variety of things to do, and you are close to ammenities such as malls, hospitals, stores, etc. I enjoy visiting the country, like going to the cabin. It is peaceful and offers an oppotunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of every day life. But I would not want to live in the country because it would most likely be far from ammenities and work. Now I live in a different suburb than the one I grew up in, but living in the suburb offers me an opportunity to look forward to travel to the country.

I don't know anything about the suburbs. I am from a small town that is made larger every summer because of the amusement park. As for city life versus small town life, I prefer them both. In the city, there are many cultural events to go to. Although I hated Detroit, I loved its night life, the discos, opera, modern dance, jazz clubs, play houses, etc. I don't like the hustle and bustle of city life. Every thing is too fast paced. I love the quietness of small town nights. I love the local high school sports teams, especially football, basketball, and track. It's akin to patriotism because it is our city against your city. Believe it or not, I also like how neighbors are into each other's business. Thus, if someone robs your home, the rumor will hit the streets and the robber will be caught before he steps out of the house.

Hi Zed!. I spend my childhood in suburb area, I had good memory about it. Now I life in major city and I find it give more than my old town in term of facilities. My house is just few minute from big hospital and just half hour to city center. City has more job to offer its mean more chances even the living cost. Its so hectic sometimes and its so desperate to see something green to refresh my eyes.

I prefer to live in the suburbs where you get the best of both the rural and urban life. In suburbs you get to experience clean living with fresh air and the laid back lifestyle of a rural life. You get to personally know your neighbors. It is very conducive for a child to grow in a suburb where he can play with the other children in the neighborhood and not worry about pollution. Prices of houses are even cheaper than the those offered in the city. What is good living in a suburb is that it is just near the comforts of the city. You can always experience the city life and it is always near to the best schools in the country. Basically you get the best of both worlds living in a suburb.

Both of them have their ammenities. I have lived in both of them. I would have to say that the city is more convenient. The suburbs used to be more quiet but not anymore and it is too far from things since gas and everything else went up.

10 years ago, I much preferred the buzz of city life and actually lived there. I could walk into the center within 10 minutes. But for the last 5 years since my heart attack, I prefer to live where I am living now, out here in the suburbs. We have a small village but there is everything we need in the way of foodstores etc. I missed the noise and energy when I first moved out here a couple of years ago, but now I am so pleased that I made that move. Must be getting old! _Derek

hi zed we did live in tustin Calif on the darned busiest street in the city but we were in the burbs just over the city line. trying to get out of our apt complex and into the stream of traffic was truly a waiting game,. Also we had to call a sheriff if anything bad happened.So just find a lovely small city and compromise both of you. I am talking about the hypothetical husband and wife here. A small city here is like a large'town informal and everyone here had a large garden and fruit trees just like in the burbs but you were also close to police, fire dept, churches, hospital and paramedics.best of burbs and best of city si'klet then comprise.oh and the library. even had a live theater. no movie theater but stage plays.

I like suburbs better. I guess because it is a little of the best of both worlds. There often isn't the same amount of traffic or crimes, but you are usually pretty close to the city in case you decide or need to go there. I live in the suburbs now. I think that if a husband and wife were at odds as to where they wanted to live, they should sit down and weigh out all reasons to live there or not based on their ambitions and future plans. Decide together that way there is no hostility later. Take care.

Hi Zed, I would live where my husband wants to stay coz being a flexible person, I'm pretty sure I could adapt to whatever environment I'd be in. But on the condition that we go to the city (or the place where I want to stay in) every once in a while just so I get the feel of how to live there. Good day!

Well currently iam, living in a rural area taking into consideration of city and ruraly life I find the suburbs that is rural life to be more peaceful and relaxing. I have been staying in rural for 21 years and tell you tge truth it is a good experience to live. In rura we are all been saved from polution noise and so on. But there are also many benifits staying in urban area we get to expose new malls new producrs and so on. My dad is working in aborad and for vacations I go to my dads place at that time I get to enjoy urban area. So basically taking urban and rural into consideration I find rural to be more interesting.