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Pro: Cleaner air -

First of all, living in the countryside usually means that the air is around 10 times cleaner. All of those nasty fumes emitted from traffic in the city would no longer be a worry.

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Pro: Decreased health risks -

Breathing cleaner air means that there would be a far lesser risk of developing a long list of toxic air-related health issues, such as respiratory illnesses and allergies.

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There is still some activity -

However true this is, it should be noted that it isn’t uncommon to have the odd factory in operation in the countryside.

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Pro: Close to nature -

Being in the countryside will mean that you’re inevitably closer to nature. This may mean wild animals, livestock, rolling green hills, or woodlands.

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Pro: Reaping the benefits of nature -

There are many proven benefits of being closer to nature. It boosts your immune system, it calms you down, it improves your mood, and it provides various opportunities for exciting outdoor activities.

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Pro: Diet -

Diet is another thing. Living in a city means that you probably have become accustomed to picking up your food in a supermarket, and have no idea where most of it comes from.

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Pro: Food is more easily traced -

Living in the countryside means that the food you buy tends to be more traceable. Your local shop is likely to be stocked with potatoes from the local farmer. Living in the countryside also means that you can grow your vegetables and keep your livestock.

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Pro: Energy and well-being -

With this fresh and organic food, you will become healthier inside and outside. Your energy levels are likely to improve, and you will generally feel better.

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Pro: Less stress and other mental health triggers -

People are less stressed living in the countryside. The way to this is pretty obvious: there’s less traffic, less noise, and fewer complications.

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Pro: Less stress and other mental health triggers -

This is not to say that living in the countryside means that you will avoid mental health problems or that moving to the countryside means that they will dissipate. It simply means there are fewer triggers in the countryside.

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Pro: A more manageable schedule -

In the countryside, the pace is less demanding. There tends not to be hectic schedules and appointments stacked up. There aren’t huge expectations for a night out either.

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Pro: Peace and serenity -

The peace of the countryside does wonders for your mental health. Your productivity, creativity, mood, and concentration will likely improve from living in the countryside, as there are fewer distractions.

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Pro: Lower cost of living -

The cost of living in the countryside is much cheaper in terms of rent or buying land.

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Pro: Less crime - Crime is much lower in the countryside, not only because there are fewer people to commit crimes, but because any strange behavior or activity becomes obvious almost immediately.

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Pro: Safer for children -

It’s safer in many ways for children because there are fewer people, less traffic, fewer drugs, less violence, and fewer temptations available to them.

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Pro: It's easier to save -

It’s easier to save money in the country. Housing is cheaper. There are fewer temptations to blow your savings. Property and income tax are usually cheaper.

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Pro: Often a stronger sense of community -

There is a much stronger sense of community in the countryside. People are everywhere in a city, and are by no means a commodity. However, some small-town circles are harder to break into, especially for newcomers to country life.

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Con: Less options -

The cons of living in the countryside mostly revolve around a lack of options. This applies to education, to jobs, to socializing, and so on.

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Con: Less availability of shops/stores -

On one hand, a lack of options is what makes life less complicated by removing the need for choice. On the other hand, when you need a part to fix your fridge, you won’t find it anywhere close, for example.

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Con: Employment opportunities -

One major drawback that’s become less significant in recent times is the lack of employment opportunities in the countryside, because a lot of work is now remote.

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Con: Medical needs -

Medical facilities are far away. The best hospitals are placed near the most people to maximize their productivity. If you injure yourself seriously in the country, you may have to travel for a while to get medical assistance.

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Con: Entertainment -

If it’s entertainment you’re after, the countryside is probably not for you. This extends not only to restaurants and nightclubs, but also to galleries, sports clubs, and so on.

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Con: Less services/amenities -

Amenities and services become a lot harder to access when living in the country. You may not be able to go to the gas station at night or have food delivered.

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Con: Technology infrastructure may be lacking -

Your internet, mobile, or TV connection may not work properly. All around the world many people don’t have access to the internet in or near their homes.

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Con: Public transport is weaker -

If you’re living far out in the countryside, a car isn’t optional. You simply cannot be relying on public transport.

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Con: Risk of lonliness -

Although there are fewer triggers for people with anxiety issues, living in the countryside brings mental health risks. It can be extremely lonely to live in the countryside, and depression and alcoholism are often prevalent.

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The bottom line -

Overall, there are many pros and cons to living in the countryside. You know yourself better than anyone else, so ask yourself: what's the best fit?

Sources: (My Moving Reviews)

See also: Celebs who were raised on a farm

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