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Before kids, I strongly preferred urban. With a child, suburban is better for me. When I retire I plan on keeping my current house and also having a condo in the city.
Location: New Albany, Indiana (Greater Louisville)
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I like urban except for the sky high car insurance rates you have to typically pay. I just moved from an urban to suburban setting and saved $67 a MONTH on my car insurance
Definitely suburban. But the suburbs I have lived in have offered great restaurants and things to do, so I didn't feel like I was missing out on anything by not living in the city (except for crime, crowds, expensive everything, no parking, concrete jungle, weird one-way streets, buildings blocking out the sky and sun, etc).
For instance Dallas. If I could live in Dallas right by Dart the Rapid transportation system I would love it. Ofcourse I am someone who loves a great skyline, malls, restaruants, Sports Stadiums & fun things to do. I like being in the Center.
Location: Concrete jungle where dreams are made of.
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Urban since I'm not married yet and don't have kids. Easier to get around, and it's actually cheaper in NY than Long Island (where I did part of my growing up). When I marry my fiance, we're going to buy a house on Long Island. I miss it there, and the schools in the suburbs are much better. It may be more expensive, but it's worth it.
For instance Dallas. If I could live in Dallas right by Dart the Rapid transportation system I would love it. Ofcourse I am someone who loves a great skyline, malls, restaruants, Sports Stadiums & fun things to do. I like being in the Center.
The great thing about Dallas is that you can have the peace and quiet and amenities of a suburb and be in downtown in less than 20 minutes to enjoy the city, as well. That is what we do!
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The great thing about Dallas is that you can have the peace and quiet and amenities of a suburb and be in downtown in less than 20 minutes to enjoy the city, as well. That is what we do!
