I wonder how much of a role transportation, safety, and schooling play into it. I've heard that Japan does all three quite well. I know some high rent areas in

I wonder how much of a role transportation, safety, and schooling play into it. I've heard that Japan does all three quite well. I know some high rent areas in the U.S. that have relatively cheap rental prices not too far away, but many people won't even consider them because they're lacking in the three things mentioned above.