Unironically, if I could live closer to home without car dependence, my chances of moving back would skyrocket. Cars are a huge sink of money and time and they just make it unpleasant to live in urban areas. I like going in cars sometimes, and it’s great to have one available for a long trip, but when you can’t walk or take public transport to the grocery store, print shop, repair shop, gym, etc., it nukes your quality of life and makes it impossible just to get things done.
Unironically, if I could live closer to home without car dependence, my chances of moving back would skyrocket. Cars are a huge sink of money and time and they just make it unpleasant to live in urban areas. I like going in cars sometimes, and it’s great to have one available for a long trip, but when you can’t walk or take public transport to the grocery store, print shop, repair shop, gym, etc., it nukes your quality of life and makes it impossible just to get things done.