Should You Live in the Countryside, Town or City?

You are a true urban creature. You love a bustling metropolis. The bigger, the better. We're talking New York, London, Paris, Hong Kong, or Tokyo. You thrive in the energy of a large city, the lights, the traffic, the constant buzz and hum. And you enjoy the feeling of anonymity you get when you wander those city streets. It makes you feel like anything is possible.

You like urban settings but you also enjoy being part of a community. What you're after, most likely, is choice. You want to live in an economically stable environment, one where finding a job is fairly easy, and where almost any consumer good can be purchased fairly easily, as well. You want a variety of restaurants and theatres, great hospitals, and interesting schools. But you'd also like to know at least a couple of your neighbours personally.

You love nature and wildlife. Whether you choose to live in a home that's nestled in a hollow in the hills or one that's situated on a cliff overlooking the ocean, you prefer not to see any other houses. The more remote the location, the better. You're not completely adverse to neighbours, as long as the closest one is at least a mile away!

You feel most comfortable living in a place where you know almost everyone, if not by name then by sight. You love small town traditions and the quiet rhythm of life to be had there. It is likely that you've grown up in your town and that many of your relatives still live there. Family and a sense of history are both important to you.

You like the simple life. You love the freedom of the countryside but you feel slightly safer living in a small cluster with a few other families. As long as your village has a gas station and a grocery store, you'll be fine. Even better if there's a church, a school, and a pub. Still, you don't mind driving to the nearest town for doctor's appointments and the more unusual ingredients your recipes call for.

You are a huge fan of convenience. You like to be within quick driving distance of a city and all its amenities but you don't want to live in one. You want to live in a proper house, with a backyard and room to barbecue. You live a busy, modern life, and you're probably juggling children and a career. You are likely to entertain a lot.