&gt;Stay Away from High-Income Neighborhoods<p>I don&#x27;t generally struggle too much with the pull towards &#x27;lifestyle inflation&#x27;, but I have to say that after living in a dumpy neighborhood for several years, moving to a nicer area this year is something I&#x27;ve appreciated every single day.<p>There are trees and parks, lots of businesses and services right nearby, I save nearly an hour of each day with a shorter commute, it&#x27;s quiet and clean and I feel safe walking around at night. Dollar for dollar the value has been very high for me, and I&#x27;m so thankful to have the means to choose where I want to live.