There were advantages and disadvantages of living in small towns.

As current and former small-metropolis residents can attest , living in less-populated regions has its own unique sets of positives and negatives.

This

essay will discuss what I consider the benefits and drawbacks of residing in a small

city

. There are two main advantages of living in a small town. The

first

is the low cost of living . Small towns generally have a less expenditure of living when it comes to renting, home prices , groceries and other consumer goods and services.

For example

, Washington, Illinois a small town in Central Illinois , has a cost living index of 84 as compared to Chicago ,a big

city

a few hours away , which has a cost index of 106, while the average is 100. Another important benefit is the closeness of knowing the neighbours and details of their lives. If a baby is born, a child is ill, or a relative dies, people in small-town want to know about it and be there for you.

This

is an advantage, especially, if one is lacking a family of their own or enjoy a great deal of socializing. There are ,

however

, some drawbacks of residing in small towns. The biggest is the lack of career opportunities. Rural manufacturing jobs are disappearing and fast-growing service industries like health care and professional services are mainly concentrated in urban areas.

As a result

, one may have to commute to the nearest

city

to secure a well-paying job. Another disadvantage of a small town is not being close to amusements parks, zoos or museums.

Hence

, small towns might provide slower-paced, relaxed activity when it comes to entertainment as compared to the hustle and bustle of a

city

, where there is constant movement , commotion and entertainment at every corner. To conclude,

although

the financial and socializing are exciting merits for small-town residents. I believe the negatives of fewer job opportunities and entertainment facilities are not negligible.