It's why I live in a less exciting and not as progressive geographic location. I could not afford to have a buffer space around my house in new york or californ

It's why I live in a less exciting and not as progressive geographic location. I could not afford to have a buffer space around my house in new york or california and for me I value my solitary personal home with yard and trees over some (really great) economic and cultural benefits that would come from living in other more expensive regions.