i was lured by the countryside as well. But It become obvious to me that people living out THERE spend HOURS and HOURS in their cars just going to and from work. Their precious animals and gardens that they are able to have because of where they live are left alone.
When you add up the hours it is HUGE, not to mention the gasoline they use just STUCK in traffic. I've live 4 miles from my office for 32 years. doesn't add up to much time wasted going to and fro, that's for sure.
There's a lot of things I don't like about living in the city; noise and ambient light at night are two big ones; but I still think I have better quality of life than those SITTING in their cars for all those long terrible hours