There are also all of the downsides to living in cities (in the US anyway). (high) cost, noisy neighbors (and poor insulation), zero design for ventilation or

There are also all of the downsides to living in cities (in the US anyway). (high) cost, noisy neighbors (and poor insulation), zero design for ventilation or privacy. This isn't directly addressed in the suburbs either, but the lower density in the suburbs decreases the effects. I've never lived in a shared dwelling that isn't an apartment though. Maybe the equally unaffordable condos and such in cities don't suck; however I'm inclined to believe that they share these faults and all of the distractions of others, particularly in cities with mostly US citizens.