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.
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