Its not just commuting to work, its everything that comes with living close to things.  Socializing is easier, there is more to do, more variety of restaurants and small businesses, better access to services (medical, government, library, etc), and world class entertainment. I&#x27;m within walking distance to most things I need even.<p>I just don&#x27;t understand why people would want to live in the suburbs over living in the country or the city.  To me, the burbs are isolating and depressing; they are cultural waste lands.  I don&#x27;t have to to drive everywhere, or maintain a car and thus I am saving another few thousand dollars every year, its fiscally a no brainer to live in the city.<p>if you are going to be a hermit, better off doing it in the country.