Yeah, sure. Your last statement is fine, but .. it's a matter of preference. The return could be 'So, just leave the noisy/lively city if you seek silence', no?

Yeah, sure. Your last statement is fine, but .. it's a matter of preference. The return could be 'So, just leave the noisy/lively city if you seek silence', no? You pick your home based on your preferences. I wouldn't normally live in this mostly silent place, because leaving home and traveling to the more lively (or .. noisy) places eats motivation and energy, which means that more often than not I don't do it anymore. I'd prefer having all of that right outside of my door, leaving for quiet places instead - when necessary/appropriate.