Since then, I lived in two various areas within the city limits. I moved to a suburban location right outside the city limitations, in an apartment complex right on the bike trail where I could ride into town to get a beer or an ice cream cone.
In fall of 2017, my husband and I bought our first house in my little home town-- a 50 minute drive to 3 significant cities (select which direction you're in the mood to drive: north, south, or west), but definitely a rural location. We live "in town" now, however that isn't stating much.
THE PROS
One of my finest pals lives a block away, and there is an amazing homemade tough cider place that's run out of the basement of a household home, and there are a couple of terrific local shops and dining establishments. There were also a lot of tradeoffs included with selecting to move out of the city.
I'm going to begin with the pros list, the terrific things about where we live and why we selected to move here. When I lived in the city in a really popular neighborhood, every time I strolled my dog I would look up the details on any house I would see with a for sale sign out front. That's a substantial savings from a home loan in the city, and is substantially lower than our lease in the city or suburbs.
Another pro is that we live closer to family. We live in the same town as my moms and dads, and are a short drive from my grandparents and in-laws. We have much more outdoor area than we could have gotten in the city on our budget, consisting of a large, fenced-in yard.
Creekin'
I grew up going "creekin,'" capturing amphibians, riding 4 wheelers, and having the day of rest school for the very first day of hunting season. It was an actually fantastic youth.
THE CONS
There is definitely a cost to leaving here, too. For starters, it feels like everybody knows everyone else! And sometimes I just wish to go to the supermarket in my sweats for red wine and cookie dough and not face one of my previous teachers or good friends' parents, ya know ?? Bear with me as I go through these cons; I'm not attempting to grumble (much), however the reality is that there is a lot to think about when considering moving from a city you like to a lower expense of living area in order to conserve money.
Perhaps among the most apparent downfalls of residing in a little, rural, low expense of living area is that it's far from things. Many of my friends live in or closer to the city, and it needs more preparation and driving in order to see them. It's also further from entertainment; there is a small selection of great dining establishments nearby. When I remained in the city I might stroll to lots of locations and drive to a virtually endless list of bars and restaurants. Cincinnati is an extremely foodie-friendly city with a remarkable brewery scene. I have actually said this before and I'll say it forever: food is life. Places in my town likewise close previously. Now, I'm very little of a party animal anymore, however if I desire to be out later than 11 p.m. there is actually just one option here. And it's This Site fantastic, but often I wish to be out at a bar where I'm not going to see any of my former instructors, pals' parents, or anyone I went to high school with. When it concerns getting home securely, Uber and Lyft aren't a thing here. You need to find an excellent old made designated driver, or walk. (As soon as, my buddy who lives a block away and I got a bit toasted at the regional red wine shop and strolled 2 miles to get to the hard cider location. Luckily we discovered a good friend from high school there with his parents, who gave us a flight back. Advantages and disadvantages of understanding people all over you go.) When I resided in the city, an Uber would be available to select me up within minutes any time of day, and it was an inexpensive flight anywhere, typically under $10.
Another challenge of living in this area is that nearby job prospects are slim. I currently work for the only major mental health service provider in the county. I really work one county over (my company is in two counties) and have a thirty minutes commute. If I were to get a various task in my field, I would need to drive to one of the major cities, at least about 40 minutes each method. I'm utilized to these type of drives, as I commuted 45 minutes to school during undergrad, however it does take a great deal of gas and time in the automobile. There are fewer resources all around in my town. When I lived in the city, there were NUMEROUS alternatives for mental health jobs, along with other resources including several grocery options, yoga studios, animal shops, and so on. And not to sound too petty here, but the grocery shop in my town does not offer the great brand of goat cheese that I like, and I need to drive 30 minutes to the nearest Kroger that does. THE MANKIND!
I loved living in a city filled with variety and with a variety of political and social views. There is a church on every corner, on your way into town no matter which path you take, and quite much a stone's throw from any location you may occur to be standing in town. We went to a wonderful church in the city that I enjoyed, and finding something that compares is crucial to me but it's something I'm still browsing for.
While I like my home and there are a lot of things I like about my town, I do miss living in the city. I do not see myself living in this town permanently, and right now returning to the city is in the medium-term strategy. But for now, village and low expense of living life is affording us the capability to pay off our trainee debt quicker in order to get there. Let me know if you have actually made a comparable move or have actually ever thought of it.