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4. Lack of Parking 
The parking situation in a major city is a huge hassle compared to the 
suburbs. In the suburbs, people can park in their driveways or on their 
residential streets and most businesses have parking lots for their 
customers to use. In big cities, parking is not a guarantee. Some residential 
streets are permit parking only which means you need to buy a permit, and 
streets with free parking fill up fast. It is rare for an apartment to have a 
designated parking space, but there are apartments that do. It is also rare 
for businesses to have their own parking lots which means that you will 
most likely have to pay to park somewhere on the street, maybe even a 
couple blocks away from your destination. 
5. Higher Auto Insurance Premiums 
If you live in the city and absolutely must have a car, congested city living 
will lead to a higher risk of accidents. This will then yield a higher insurance 
rate when living in the city compared to the suburbs. 
According to ValuePenguin, drivers report paying almost $1,000 higher on 
their insurance premiums when living in a big city than their state’s national 
average. 

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6. Higher Crime Rates 
Some cities will have higher crime rates than other, but you can definitely 
count on these urban areas to be more dangerous than smaller towns. 
More people = more crime. 
Higher crime rates also raise auto insurance rates, due to car theft and 
damage, burglaries and vandalism, according to QuoteWizard. 
7. Pollution 
Cities often grapple with various forms of pollution that impact residents’ 
daily lives. The most prominent among these is air pollution, stemming from 
congested streets, heavy traffic, and industrial activities. Cities produce 
around 78% of carbon emissions and substantial airborne pollutants that 
affect over 50% of world’s populations.
Breathing polluted air can lead to respiratory issues and long-term health 
problems. If you have any respiratory issues, living in the city may not be 
the best idea.

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