Country Lifestyles: Country Living Vs. City

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All of mankind live under the same sky but in two different worlds. Lifestyles are very different for everyone, but there are two major differences: country living and city living. I have lived in a rural area my whole life. I would have troubles adjusting to the hustle and bustle of the roaring city. Although that may be admired by some, country living is a better alternative for me for these three reasons: cost of living is low, population is not as overwhelming, and crime rate is decreased exponentially compared to the city.
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Those activities are not possibly in the city. I wonder what my interests would be if I were raised in the city. Cost of living is much lower outside of the city. There is more room for the people so that they are not limited to living in a ten-story building apartment. My family owned their own home and my sister and I were able to play outside and have animals that were allowed to run and play with us in our yard. I take for granted that yard sometimes especially during the summer when I had to mow but if I were caged in the city with very little freedom, I would be a different person. There is a city about thirty minutes away that has a few restaurants and activities such as a movie theater and bowling center. It does not bother me to drive the distance for a few hours of fun and because I have to drive to those centers, I don’t spend as much money as I would if they were right out my back door. But once I am done, I am ready to return home because of all the traffic. In my town, there are zero traffic lights and minimal vehicles on the roads, I never have to wait in traffic unless there is an unexpected event. Where I live, most everyone I pass waves at me or holds the door while I enter the one gas station that we have. Those acts of kindness, are not seen very often in the

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