Mid-size city, similar size and population, more affordable. Living in the city and owning your own home there with one job is completely doable, as is childcar

Mid-size city, similar size and population, more affordable. Living in the city and owning your own home there with one job is completely doable, as is childcare. Usually 'lifestyle' in the context of affordability is used to describe a set of activities that cost a certain amount. Like eating out, going to the movies, having multiple cars, etc.