> Being in proximity to people, shopping, and businesses, as well as having a shorter commute to work, contribute to a higher standard of living. I live in a s

> Being in proximity to people, shopping, and businesses, as well as having a shorter commute to work, contribute to a higher standard of living. I live in a suburb. I'm in proximity to people, shopping and businesses. In fact, I'm in closer proximity to shopping and businesses than most residential areas in the closest city. Most of the large employers in my area are also in the suburbs so, commuting would be even longer living in the city since it would involve taking public transportation or driving from the city to the suburbs. Even if I lived and worked in the city walking, taking a bus or the subway from residential areas to the employment centers would take longer than my 15-minute commute.