grapes4me

No i used it correctly

not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice; based on facts; unbiased.

The only reason I can think of to live in the burbs, is that there can be better public schools, but if you are not raising a family, any argument you can give, I can give you a logical reason why living in a city is better.

Regardless of what you spend your money on, or chose to budget, living in a central location without needing a car, close to all amenities and services, is better, plain and simple. I don't see how that is not objective, unless you prefer living far removed from everything and wasting time out of your day traveling in a car, which statically the more time you spend driving the more likely you will die or be injured in a accident.

I never implied i cared really, don't be so defensive.

My point, is that city living is objectively better than the suburbs, which is why i don't understand why people prefer to live in the burbs aisde from irrational and unfounded fears of crime.

Its not just commuting to work, its everything that comes with living close to things. Socializing is easier, there is more to do, more variety of restaurants and small businesses, better access to services (medical, government, library, etc), and world class entertainment. I'm within walking distance to most things I need even.

I just don't understand why people would want to live in the suburbs over living in the country or the city. To me, the burbs are isolating and depressing; they are cultural waste lands. I don't have to to drive everywhere, or maintain a car and thus I am saving another few thousand dollars every year, its fiscally a no brainer to live in the city.

if you are going to be a hermit, better off doing it in the country.

I pay $100/mo (tax free) for unlimited public transit, which allows easy access to the airport. Most cars cost something like 8-9k just to own per year. You also make higher salaries in the city, and if you have a % 401k match, which doesn't cost you anything, well, that is money in the bank regardless if your expenses are higher.

Not to mention, my commute is 30 minutes or less. One of my jobs my commute was 15 minutes via public transit.

Have fun driving everywhere in the burbs and polluting the earth with tons of green house gasses.