[marcusarmstrong]

> have chickens, goats, dogs, large garden with fruit and veg, pool

I have no interest in any of those things. And, in fact, negative interest in some of them.

I can walk to dozens of unique and interesting restaurants, share a bottle of wine and not worry about driving home. I can attend plays, concerts, and comedy shows whenever I'd like (again, all without driving). My friends can stop by and say hi without it being out of their way or even a big deal.

Where you live is a matter of trade offs. Different people have different value systems along these things. That shouldn't really be a surprising thing.

[tluyben2]

Yes, that is true and in that sense it is not that surprising but I do not think that is why most people live in cities. And I do those things too when I visit cities, but am happy when I can go home. Matter of taste for sure.

Edit: also age maybe. Needs change during life. I know enough people who 'would never leave the city' for all the reason you cite and now claim they will never go back.