over the years many have moved away from the cities and choose to commute into work rather than deal with costs.

Also there is a different lifestyle away from the city. It tends to be quieter and less stressful way of life. For the most part doors can be left unlocked without fear.

As for heat. I don't handle it well but that has a lot to do with humidity and lung damage. We get temps well into the 30s along with high humidity here in the summer time. It's not like we're cold year round. Winter is only 3-4 months. It just seems like forever some years.