[johnsberd]

I'm that person. For me it's all about cost. I rent a room in a house in the suburbs for $400mo where if I wanted to live in the city where I work it would cost me around $1k. I don't make a lot of money so even though my time is valuable, it isn't helping my bank account. Until I get a better job it just isn't an option to move into the city.

[JoshTriplett]

That's what I meant when I said "despite having options within 5-10 minutes"; I very much meant "viable options within their price range". When you're constrained by cost, you may have to trade time for money.