6 Major Benefits of Small Town Living

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Journey's popular lyrics about living in a small town make it seem like small town living is something to escape

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But small town living has it's advantages. Here are some amazing perks of small town living!

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The cost of living in a small town is typically much less than in larger cities. You can save thousands of dollars on housing alone!

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Driving everywhere or relying on public transportation gets old. Small towns generally have everything you need in walking distance.

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Many small towns are still filled with small businesses. You can support your local community when you shop or dine!

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Many, but not all, smaller towns have lower crime rates than big cities.

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Living in a small town isn't all rainbows and sunshine! Like anything, it has it's pitfalls.

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6 Major Benefits of Small Town Living

Journey's popular lyrics about living in a small town make it seem like small town living is something to escape

But small town living has it's advantages. Here are some amazing perks of small town living!

The cost of living in a small town is typically much less than in larger cities. You can save thousands of dollars on housing alone!

Affordable

Driving everywhere or relying on public transportation gets old. Small towns generally have everything you need in walking distance.

Walkable

Many small towns are still filled with small businesses. You can support your local community when you shop or dine!

Supporting Local

Many, but not all, smaller towns have lower crime rates than big cities.

Low Crime

Living in a small town isn't all rainbows and sunshine! Like anything, it has it's pitfalls.

Other Considerations of Small Town Living

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