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[quote=Anonymous]We decided to stay in the city because:
- you're probably looking at 1h+ door to door each way, which seems too long especially in both parents work
- the city private schools are absurdly expensive, but they are actually many of the top ranked private day schools in the entire world. Even the best suburban publics are going to be a big step down.
- NYC crime rate is very low, especially if you can live somewhere like the good part of UES. Probably not significantly higher than your suburb, plus living in a doorman building is basically like having 24/7 home security. 
- Walking is much healthier than driving.
- We love restaurants and bars.
- When growing up we moved from a 2500 sf house to a 5500 sf house; we were definitely closer and happier when in the smaller, cozier house. In the city, I feel like we have corners of the apt to escape to, but we spend most of our time together in the same rooms. 
- if you like to walk or bike and live close to central park, Riverside park, or prospect park, you may actually get more regular nature exposure in the city than in the suburbs. 
- taxes and cost of living is way higher in the city. Just have to decide if it's worth it.[/quote]

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