RURAL LIVING VS URBAN LIVING

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The life in urban areas is fast and complicated, where as rural life is simple and relaxed. An Urban place includes cities and towns. On the other
hand, a rural place  includes villages. There is greater isolation from nature in urban areas, due to the existence of the built environment.

Rural living likely conjures up images of rolling hills, quaint farms, and small towns with friendly locals. Of course, not even country life is that simple;
there are serious things you have to consider before settling down in a rural area:

Pros 

A couple of pros to consider include:

• More Affordable Housing: Housing costs can vary greatly depending on geographic location, but on the whole, rural housing is fairly affordable.
Compared to busy cities, there is more land available in the countryside, which helps keep housing costs low. 

• More Space: You have a lot more space, physically speaking, in rural areas. In addition to having a more spacious home, you can also purchase
surrounding land. This gives you plenty of room to add on to your home, raise animals, or build new structures. 

• Proximity to Nature: Rural communities may be far from the big city, but they are closer to nature and green spaces. Spending time outdoors
is highly beneficial for your health and wellbeing. 

• Slow-Paced Lifestyle: Country living has long been associated with a relaxed lifestyle. Not only are you removed from the hectic energy of the city,
but you have more privacy and autonomy to live at your own pace.

Cons

A few of the cons might include:

• Fewer Job Opportunities: Due to their small size and low cost of living, rural communities typically offer fewer jobs. Available jobs likely pay less
than those in bigger cities. However, this may be less of a concern if you can work remotely, are your own boss, or are retired. 

• Home and Property Maintenance: You may have more space in a rural area, but that means you have more to take care of. A bigger home will
require more regular cleaning and maintenance than a small apartment. You’ll have to spend even more time, money, and energy on property
upkeep if you own any land. 

• Lack of Public Transportation: Small towns have limited access to public transportation. Some rural communities may not have any transit options
whatsoever. Further, since rural areas tend to be spread out, they aren’t very friendly to bicycles or pedestrians. This means you’re all but required
to own a car to commute, run errands, and get around.
Urban Living

Similarly, “urban” can be defined in several different ways, depending on the context. It generally refers to cities, especially large ones, that are
densely populated.

Living in a city is anything but boring. There’s constant activity as people go about their daily lives. While this may sound appealing and exciting, you
should think carefully about what urban living entails:

Pros

Some of the pros of urban living include:

• Increased Diversity: Similarly, big cities attract people from different places. You’re more likely to encounter people from different cultures and all
walks of life while living in a city.

• Cultural Hub: Large cities are often cultural hubs for their entire state or region. There’s no shortage of events, activities, and excitement, which
often attracts people from other areas. Depending on how large a city is, you could live there for years without experiencing everything your home
has to offer.

• Accessible Public Transportation: Big cities tend to have better and more easily accessible public transportation systems. From metros to local
buses, more people can use and benefit from transit than in smaller communities. Many of the largest cities in Canada are also highly walkable and
bikeable, meaning that you may not even need your car to live there. 

• More Job Opportunities: There are generally more job opportunities — especially well-paying ones — available in big cities. Additionally, the job
market is expected to grow more quickly in urban areas, especially large cities, than in either rural or suburban ones.

Cons

Some of the cons of urban living might include:

• Cost of Living: Since a lot of people want to live in cities, the cost of living is higher than in rural or even suburban areas. Virtually everything, from
housing to your water bill, seems to have a higher price tag. 

• Less Space: Cities are a desirable place to live, which results in higher housing prices and smaller dwellings. Instead of a three-bedroom home in
the country, you’ll likely have to live in a relatively small apartment if you want to be in the city center. 

• Fast-Paced Lifestyle: Just as country living is known for being relaxing and peaceful, city life is known for its hustle and bustle. Some find this high-
energy lifestyle to be exciting, but others find it stressful. It can be difficult to fully unwind and relax when your surroundings are constantly noisy
and hectic.

• Pollution: With more people, cities are a much larger source of pollution than rural areas. No matter your personal commitments to sustainability
or efforts to conserve water, you’ll encounter more trash, energy usage, and air pollution in a large city.