[danielheath]

I'm currently living in a nice house, and have previously lived in a nice apartment. I've lived in places where you needed a car to live, and in places where using a car was a huge hassle compared to the alternatives.

There is far more variability in "good living" than most people realize. Cooking "as a pleasant activity" is a nice luxury to have, and I currently do a fair bit of it, but I'd gladly give it up for other luxuries.