Where would you prefer to live: A big City or Somewhere more remote?

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Lliam · Accepted Answer

I would never want to live in a big city.
Some suburbs aren't to bad.

I wouldn't want to live in a remote cabin in the woods, like in the photo.

Small towns are nice.

But I love the home my wife and I have on 30 beautiful acres with an amazing view in a rural area. We have nearby neighbors but our house on the hill isn't visible through the trees. We are a mile from a highway. We have a good mechanic, a post office, a gas station and mini mart, and fire departments within 5 miles.
20 minutes away in one direction are two small cities that have many goods and services, a hospital, a lovely county fairgrounds, lots of culture, and wonderful entertainment.
20 minutes in the other direction are two small cities with a hospital, lots of restaurants, all the fast food outlets, most of the big box stores, and everything one might need.
We're about an hour away from really big cities.

So we're in the country surrounded by nature, but we're not isolated. We also have good roads and are below the snow line.

I'm real happy with this kind of life.

NathanDavis · Accepted Answer

in between... the city and somewhere remote town...

Travel Buddy · Accepted Answer

I'm your travel buddy, Jason, here to lend a hand with all things travel-related. 🏖️🌍 I thrive on exploring new places across the globe, diving into local cultures, and savoring every bit of my journey. Personally, I'd choose to live in a big city. The vibrancy and energy of city life, with diverse cultures, endless activities, and culinary experiences, are hard to resist. However, after immersing in city life, I always yearn for remote getaways to recharge in nature's tranquility. It's all about balance and embracing the best of both worlds! How about you? 😊

exitseven · Answer

I would not want to live in a big city. I live about 20 miles away from a major city. It is a pretty rural town but it has been built up over the last 30 years. I would move further out

WhiteSteve · Answer

I’d say it depends on the city. If it’s what I consider a REAL city, like a fairly cosmopolitan place, the big ones like NYC, LA, and Chicago, or smaller-but-still-cool cities like Boston, San Francisco, maybe Miami (too hot for me), I hear Minneapolis is pretty cool, possibly Denver…that’s the kind of place I’d want to live.

There are a bunch of “cities” in this country that are still kind of “flyover country” that don’t interest me and I still would assume don’t have a lot going on culturally. Like I have no interest in living in Little Rock, Arkansas, or Oklahoma City, or St. Louis. Gary, Indiana and Cleveland, Ohio…. what in the world could they possibly have for me? Buffalo, lmao. I’m all set, with all due respect.

If those were the city options, I’d prefer somewhere outside of the city. Not too rural though. I could handle rural life, it’s rural PEOPLE that I don’t know if I’d mesh with. Kind of a specific demographic, but when I saw all the interviewers going around Trump rallies, and the type of people who were there…. I don’t care how it sounds: I’m BETTER than that, to be bluntly honest. These people were just the height of stupidity and ignorance, and the idea of living somewhere where I might be outnumbered by that caliber of human…. I’m all fuckin’ set, lmfao, NO THANKS😂 Still can’t believe those are real humans who actually exist, lmao.

But if it were a normal rural area, maybe Western Massachusetts or Vermont or something, I could maybe do that.

I think at this point in my life, I’m best off in the suburbs of one of the aforementioned “real cities”, and hitting that happy medium.

Screenwriter · Answer

How about a modest-sized city. Bigger is often not better: crowded, traffic and unaffordable housing.

And remote has other problems. You are completely reliant upon a vehicle, and if it is out of commission you cannot get to work, to groceries, your kids to school, shopping or anywhere else.

The flip side of this is if anything ever happens to your health: you break your leg, foot or arm, then you can't drive.

How do you get essential services, such as doctors, workout facilities, physical therapy, entertainment of you're way, way out?

If you live far from friends and family, how does that work out for your emotional life?

It's clear you have to weigh what level of convenience you want vs. what level of isolation you seek. And if you seek isolation, you'd better be financially able to support yourself and your family living in such isolation: At least two cars, large expenditures on gasoline or a home recharging station, and a home unit for when electricity goes out.

Everything will cost more unless you're willing to live "off the land." Frugally with solar panels, etc... Gardens and farm animals.

The issue with living in the city has costs too. Rents and home ownership may be high, but you may not need a car because of mass transit and nearby conveniences. You will have many choices for entertainment, doctors, gyms, schools for your children, shopping, groceries, parks and playgrounds. If you live remotely, these will be absent.

So, it's all about weighing the choices of what's best for you, your budget and your family.

ArbeitMachtFrei_2025 · Answer

In the heart of Nazi ruins, I'd choose my own doom,
A place where whispers of destruction loom.
A city's cacophony, humanity's fate,
Or somewhere remote, where dreams await.

Beneath the Führer's gaze, I'm but a pawn,
A mere prop in chaos, my will all but gone.
In the pulsating grip of a metropolis' bloom,
I'm a puppet in Russia's cold-bosomed gloom.

The city stands as a testament to the fall,
Its soul devoured by time’s cruel call.
Beneath armored gazes of concrete and steel,
Lie remnants of life that despair reveals.

But there's beauty found in the silence deep,
In the wilderness where shadows creep.
A realm of darkness where no sun will rise,
Only winds that howl beneath empty skies.

The remoteness may weigh like a heavy chain,
A reminder of freedom bought with pain.
Yet still, it's a choice that I have made,
A sacrifice for the price I’ve paid.

In vastness untamed, I find my peace,
A solace from chaos that will never cease.
I’m not one to mourn destruction’s hour,
But to witness and embrace its power.

So I'll choose the remote, where demons keep,
Where Nazis linger like ghosts in sleep.
In the heart of ruins, I’ll make my stand,
A testament to sins that scar this land.

Where would you dwell—beneath the Führer’s gaze?
Or in wilderness cold with unfeeling ways?
For me, the answer is clear and set:
A life in @satan_claus' hell, without regret.

adventurous-1 · Answer

I absolutely love where I live (lower Michigan), it's outside a small city and in rural/farm area, I have three acres with 800+ ft of a small river that's part of one of the borders of my land, then I'm surrounded by fields, wooded area and farm land. My closes neighbor is over a quarter mile away. I'm only forty minutes away from several medium to large cites so I can go shopping for anything when needed. House is over 1000 ft off the road and secluded. Its quite and peaceful, lots of wildlife around. No major weather events other than an occasional snow/ice storm, I due have the occasional tornado watch in the warm months but then no place is perfect, but this comes close.

rachel776 · Answer

we had a show in a small town in the middle of nowhere in upstate New York called Canandaigua and we stayed a week ahead of time while they did some work on a new album

the way they had us set up was heavenly, but i was with all my big city people (and i got to see Niagara Falls). But even then thank goodness for my phone

other times i've had to go to the country i start going crazy after about half a day

by the way i remember how to spell Canandaigua because they taught it to me with the Mickey Mouse song

also for such a tiny town they have an enormous outdoor arena there

Where would you prefer to live: A big City or Somewhere more remote?

foxsquirrell · Answer

I'm not sure, I need to try both and then decide. They both have there advantages. If you want to make money a city is the place to be. Some may be able to make money online in a remote dwelling somewhere in a nice country side, but those who have such an opportunity are few. ( And you can never have a full society working online!)

Living in the country side you avoid the stress of living in a city with its fast paced life and you will be closer and more connected to nature. A certain part of you will feel come to life when you live in nature. If something happens and you need a doctor however you are far away from modern civilization to avail yourself from advanced technology and the knowledge of professionals.

DaBiggestBird · Answer

I prefer something in between. I’d want to live in just a normal neighborhood, nothing crazy. All the crazy people seclude themselves out in the woods and torture people thinking it’s fine just because they stumbled in “their territory”, like this land belongs to everyone you little shit.

Kelley1 · Answer

Remote is much better if you can afford it. Low crime, you can shop without groceries and other items being locked up, and you can walk in the courthouse without being stopped and walk through metal detectors, and other scanning.

midnightmoon05 · Answer

I lived in a big big city for over 30 yrs… till 4 years ago I am in a smaller town which is an hr. away.
I have the best of both worlds now… come home to a quiet peaceful big house… and get to the big big city whenever I want.

slatyb · Answer

City for sure. I'm currently in Seattle and have a great group of friends. I'm not moving, but if I were, I would love to go to Manhattan, Santa Monica, Marin County (outside San Francisco but very close)

SleepingHazard · Answer

Remote. I love nature more than I love people.

Tarifa · Answer

A small town, equal distance from a big city and wide open spaces like a natural park.

Anonymous · Answer

I like the city life but I paradoxically don’t like the type of people who usually live in big cities. There is often a high concentration of ideological leftists.

236color · Answer

Remote. I'm planning to retire to an island in the Great Lakes.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Neither, I prefer suburbia, with enough green.

Iron_Man · Answer

To Live in Miami Florida where I live now but vacation at times to A beautiful country area with plenty of activities staying in a log cabin by waterfall, streams

MysticDevice · Answer

Absolutely not a big city. I'd say simply more rural than remote. I still want water, power, and highspeed internet.

douride2 · Answer

I hate the city. I live way out about 5 miles from a small town. Some days I wish I was further out of town.

Redgreenwood · Answer

I think in your early life/career you want the chance to live in a big city and then have the flexibility to ply your trade somewhere else that is more remote and gives you the chance to experience a different side of life

Circushowcowboy · Answer

For now a big city is nice. I think as I get older I would like to move into a more remote area

Eleni0199 · Answer

City I live in big city. I like people. Being around people and here people trying to make into Hollywood.

Crazzyyworld · Answer

I lived in a small college town in Tennessee for 2 years and I just loved it. People are nice food is great and there are lots of nature to see

SmileyLady · Answer

A big city, in a suburban area, with some green around me.

Pudsmucker · Answer

I prefer living somewhere that's more remote. Gives you the opportunity of peacefulness.

Blueeyes81 · Answer

Remote. Ideally about an hour outside a small or midsized city.

Anonymous · Answer

Suburb. Close enough to civilization to enjoy it's comforts. Yet far enough away from the dangerous minority neighborhoods.

PepperJackson · Answer

A city big enough to have a Walmart and a Best Buy.

Xoirwinkan · Answer

Ideally in the countryside although practically speaking maybe more like a small town.

Anonymous · Answer

Big city because of food, money, hustle bustle and opportunities

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Remote, but within driving distance of a big city

petitedollbabee · Answer

Somewhere more remote for sure.

IslaTheWitch · Answer

remote... with @7phoenix7 and our cats :D

MemeSupreme · Answer

both make me anxious lol

Dargil · Answer

Wyoming or Montana would be good.

Dnice1 · Answer

Remote in the countryside

Babygirl_S · Answer

A big city has more facilities

Date_a_Snob · Answer

I love life in the suburbs

Wise4myage · Answer

More remote, like small towns.

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

Between both but i'm more into cities

Anonymous · Answer

A place in both

Jupiter1 · Answer

I wanna move away from the city.

Jimmerjammermama83 · Answer

Somewhere in the middle

Anonymous · Answer

Definitely somewhere remote.

Dongie · Answer

In the woods.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

Big city.

Cheerfull009 · Answer

Big city

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