Yes.
I wouldn't have agreed a few years ago. I love being close enough to easily take advantage of the culture and restaurants, but I need to be back in the country and open space to keep sane.
Right before we started riding we seriously thought we would sell our house and move to a house in a close in suburb, i.e. might as well be the city. We quickly realized that our lifestyle just just changed too much.
Too overstimulating for me.