There are many differences between living in the city and living in the country. City living is more fast-paced. When you live in the city you don't really need a car, which makes it a little more exercise-friendly. The city is also rich in culture and art. When you live in the city you don't really need a car, which makes it a little more exercise-friendly. Cities are generally busier, more congested and louder with higher crime rates than the suburbs. With so many people, cities can leave you with feelings of a lack of privacy. Cities do not have as much open space as the suburbs and the open space they do have is public space that must be shared with others. If you value having a yard and private green space, urban life is probably not for you.
Suburban life, on the other hand, is very different from city life. Today, suburbs are giving cities a run for their money. More and more employers are locating to the suburbs, which means homeowners are not necessarily commuting to the city. Like the city, you'll have your choice of housing in the suburbs. You can rent apartments, condos or townhouses and, of course, you will have plenty of single-family homes to choose from. One of the major draws to these communities is the school system. Suburban school systems are generally viewed as being better than city school systems, offering more amenities and activities, higher test scores, and a higher percentage of kids who graduate and then go on to college. It can cost more