[alphawhisky]

That only covers a portion of the population. Don't forget the middle of nowhere towns that refuse to tax their citizens (but eat grant money like pigs) and refuse to allow new housing. All of this is essentially being done to maximize property value and keep new people out. This is why people are moving to cities in the US. Not a desire, but a need in order to make ends meet and get on the property ladder.

[inigyou]

People move to cities because of lifestyle and jobs. Cheap housing has never been an attraction of cities...

[alphawhisky]

Yes, they aim to improve their income to expense ratio with a high paying job, I.E. they have more spending power.