[nrj]

This is purely an opinion and totally depends on where your priorities lie. All of these things are true and your overall cost of living will be lower. However you will most likely need a car and your social life won't be as exciting because everything will be happening in the city.

[AznHisoka]

Most New Yorkers here, when asked where they'd like to be on ideal weekend, they would tell you: "Not in the city".

After 5 days of spending a soul-crushing 2+ hours spent in crowded trains, traffic, smelly subways, etc. the last place you wanna be on the weekend is the city.