I saved about $3.5k in car expenses per year moving to a pre-war neighborhood, which offset the slightly more expensive cost of living. But the real benefit was the time savings and having 3rd places within walking distance. The improvement in my quality of life was immeasurable. Social interactions f2f is how communities are strengthened, ideas are exchanged and opportunities are made. You simply cannot get that in modern suburbs
I saved about $3.5k in car expenses per year moving to a pre-war neighborhood, which offset the slightly more expensive cost of living. But the real benefit was the time savings and having 3rd places within walking distance. The improvement in my quality of life was immeasurable. Social interactions f2f is how communities are strengthened, ideas are exchanged and opportunities are made. You simply cannot get that in modern suburbs