Smaller city vs the suburbs
I know most people would prefer to live close to where they work but are willing to commute for higher pay. I'm wondering if its worth it when there wouldn't be a sizeable difference in salary. For instance some suburban areas are almost as large as Abilene, Waco, Tyler - and offer lower rents, less traffic, etc. When I checked the Texas job bank (and I know this is ony one place) jobs I found had similar pay rates for Ft.W/Dallas and Abilene or Denton - big difference in rents though.
Maybe its better to just go to one of them if salary is only a bit lower and schools are good. I realize it might mean a distance for museums, airports, other city amenities. If you can get a cheaper cost of living though then I'd think you'd have more disposable income to do those things.
Out of those of you who've chosen either suburban or smaller city, maybe even tried both..what are your thoughts?
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