City Living Debate

Commenters discuss preferences for big city life versus smaller towns or rural areas, debating pros like culture and opportunities against cons like stress, density, and social issues, often sharing personal experiences.

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int_19h Oct 16, 2022 View on HN

Not everybody likes living in dense cities.

ScottFree Dec 11, 2019 View on HN

Not everyone enjoys city living.

I think you will have different experience in big city .

bct Sep 10, 2009 View on HN

The city I'm in doesn't seem to have those problems. Maybe it's a problem with your city (or your perception of cities) rather than cities in general?

dingnuts Dec 7, 2024 View on HN

this is cultural. not every city is as you describe

Psyonic Oct 2, 2010 View on HN

It does sound like things are better in the city. It's sad to see so many commenters have experienced it though.

paxys Jan 5, 2024 View on HN

"Cities are full of them" and "they are too big for city life" can both be true.

jauer Apr 30, 2019 View on HN

"in cities". there are a lot of people that don't live in major cities.

midislack Oct 21, 2022 View on HN

It's just part and parcel of living in a big city.

Your experience might be in dense cities only.