Why Cities?

People move from towns to live in cities for the societal perks they offer, sacrificing many factors that contribute to the quality of their life.

It's important in this conversation that we define the differences between a city and a town. A city is the monolith of all societal living standards, packing a huge number and variety of individuals from all kinds of backgrounds and cultures in very densely populated areas, providing access to all number of conveniences within a very short distance.

These conveniences are something that they live in a city for, the reality being that they rarely use those perks on a regular basis. So when summing up the increased daily costs one pays to live in a city, they can include this sort of "city tax", giving you access to all the perks and amenities that you pay for each time you go out.

But why do this, and what are cities really useful for?

Families often move to the city and grow up there to give their kids a better chance at succeeding life. Usually that means a better education, opportunities, and a chance to meet and connect with people that they otherwise wouldn't be able to in a smaller town.

Moreover in later stages of life, your variety of options for the types of spouses you can meet increase significantly as well. Adopting a more multi-cultural, international view makes you a lesser fit for people with a more narrow worldview that may often be found in smaller towns.

Given that cities take a lot from you financially, mentally and health-wise to live in them, beyond the first two to three decades of your life if you don't need to, it's a good idea to GET OUT! But