The City vs. The Country~ You choose

Ten years ago, I settled in the small town I live in now. It's thirty minutes away from the nearest mall and we have a Schnucks, Walmart, and Walgreens to choose to shop from. But, I love that there is clean air and you can get to just about anywhere in town just by walking a bit. ( Shoot, I live in a rural town and there is one ally that has a chicken coop in the very back of one of the yards that runs along side it.) So yep, I'm countryfied. but, don't get me wrong, I still enjoy the finer things in life. I just enjoy it with my pets and beer drinkin' buddies.

Thanks Kenny for the comment. I like living in the country too, but, I miss the city so much. Its in my blood. The nearest Wal-Mart is like 25 to 30 minutes away, depends on how fast you drive. lol I like the convience of things so I'm not really use to this. lol Love to go to the store and its down the road. But, its nice to have quietness here though.

I would love to live in the country. So peaceful. I would want to know my neighbors though.

Yes Diane, its nice to know your neighbors. Exspecially when your town is population 229. lol Thanks for the comment.

I wish there was a way to have a little of both

I think alot of people think the same way. Want it both, some I guess have a home in the city and vacation in the country. Maybe that way you do have it both ways. lol Thanks for the comment Nancy.

I love the quietness of the city, but I would love to live in a place where the city is not to far away!

Same here. I love the city so much. The fast pace of it all. It makes me think better for some reason. I guess I have ADHD then. lol Thanks for the comment Kylee

Absolutely city! I Love the concrete, glass and the feeling of being dimunitive compared to man made giants! The smell of the hot asphalt in summer, hinderance of slush in winter.Ah give me the big city any day!

YES!!! Love the contemporary of it. The city is so retro and love it. Living in a condo up high would be wonderful. The lights and the scenery is breath taken. Thanks for the comment Gul.

I like the country-side away from the busy streets - and especially the noises - thanks for sharing :-))

I am city born and raised, and never invisioned myself ever living in the country. But there are pluses and negatives for both, if you really look at it. Yes there are many things to do in a city, and the conviences cannot be denied. But once you've taken in most of what a city has to offer, the thrill is gone. Sure the conviences are still there, but rest assured you will pay for them just the same. Real estate is higher, taxes are higher, crime is higher, more traffic, so insurance is higher. Just too point out a few negatives.
With country life, the opposite is true. Now don't get me wrong, living is expensive today no matter where you go. But its still cheaper in a more rural setting. More land for less taxes. Homes are more in reach of the adverage working person. Not to mention rents. The serenity you find is welcoming, and allows one to actually hear thier own thoughts. Communing with nature and the animals that live here is refreshing. Getting in your vehicle and not landing in traffic jams, that not only consume gas, but can sure raise the blood pressure and take alot of your valuable time, is certainly nicer.
All in all for me, being near a city is good enough. I can still partake in some activities there, as its only a 40 min drive. Heck I drive that everyday to work. But coming home to the quiteness, the greenery, and the scent of the air, is welcoming and refreshing! I wouldn't have it any other way.

I do like the quietness too, but, the fast pace of life is my cup of tea. For some strange reason I think better. LOL Feel smarter when I am in a fast pace enviroment. Its weird too.
The cost of living, yes its higher there, but the insurance here is more than what I paid back in Virginia and I lived in a city there. I pay over a hundred here and only paid 68.00 in Virginia. I do know different states has their own thing, but shoot, why in the world do people in a state that doesn't have a beach or ships, ect. and live in a rual area with farmers and a river you pay more. Weird?
But, I do understand where your coming from. Thanks for the comment hon. lol

Yes vehicle insurance in the state of Ky is somewhat higher, wheather you live in the city or country. Actually the city is even higher yet. That amount was from when you lived in Virgina almost 3 years ago. Insurance has gone up alot all over. Also one has to consider what kind of credit you have. That is also a determing factor. Like I said there are negatives and postives no matter where you live. And its going to cost you as well. Where you pay more in some instances you will pay less in others. Its a matter of what the grand total overall is. If you want to live where the cost of living is higher, but are willing to pay that because your happy there, then theres nothing wrong with that. I still prefer the countryside, and if it costed more, and I could afford it, thats where I rather be. Is all a matter of where you want to be and if you are willing and able to pay for it.

Very true.

If it were possible we'd move to my in-laws farm right now. But still working means we have to stay put. I enjoy living in a city for many reasons, the most being convenience when we need to purchase something, or go to the doctor. But, considering our interests and our dogs, the farm would be much better for us.

They both have their goods and bads, as someone who has lived in both...I love the city and the entertainment and the endless good time, but I also love the peace and tranquility of nature in the more rural sittings, and I do believe it is better for family time.

I am a country girl

I am definitely a city girl. Well, my perfect place is the suburbs, which is where I am right now (so I am very happy). But if I have to choose between inner city or rural country, I'd rather choose inner city. I love the convenience. Everything is right there. I cannot stand having to drive more than 5 or 10 minutes to go to a store or anywhere.