[loudmax]

It depends on coworkers, it depends on the office environment more generally, and it also depends on the type of work you're doing.

I'm not a particularly social person, but in general I'd rather work in an office near my coworkers than remotely. But, I'd rather work remotely than work in a large open office space. A cubicle might be okay, depending on how many people are sharing the same room.

Another big factor is your commute. Spending an hour or more on a daily commute is very taxing, especially if you're raising a family.