Comparing and Contrasting the Benefits of City Living and Rural Living
The United States is divided into a mix of rural and metropolitan areas. Each style of living has reported benefits and drawbacks, therefore, the question of which lifestyle is more beneficial still exists. The benefits and disadvantages of metropolitan and rural living will be measured on the variables of longevity, reported personal happiness and economic benefits for both groups. Longevity, or how long the average person lives, fluctuates between those in rural and urban environments. Sub-factors related to longevity include exposure to pollution, access to health care, physical activity level and diet. Rural areas have lower levels of pollution, ...