A Current Pew Poll has revealed that 47% of Americans are not very satisfied with their cities (especially big cities) of residence and would prefer living elsewhere. City dwellers are more likely to dream of living somewhere else, and men in rural areas are far happier living there than women. Generally speaking, men would rather live in Las Vegas and young people like the attraction of L.A. and New York.
Those are just some of the findings from a Pew Research Center survey released today in which Americans were asked where they would most like to live. Whether they favor cities, suburbs or the countryside, almost half wish they could pick up and leave in order to live elsewhere, the report found.
Me? I prefer the small-town living, about 75 minutes from Atlanta, Ga. and 25 minutes from Chattanooga, Tn., the best of the small, medium and large environments. (Lower cost of living and less taxes in a small town while being relatively close to metropolises.)
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One question regarding these cities: where does their source of fresh drinking water come from and what does it cost? Consider Montgomery, Alabama. The actual thousands of gallons used are not indicated on bill. The rate chart is not public information either. Upon inquiry I was told the minimum rates. There is no incentive to reduce consumption! This reflects a new rate increase: 0 to 4,000 gals = $29.54 just to have it turned on with no usage up to 4,000.
5,000 min gals = $35.11, 6,000 min gals = 40.68, 7,000 min gals = 46.26, 8,000 min gals = 51.83, 9,000 min gals = 57.41 and 10,000 min gals = 62.98. How does this compare with other cities? Do any cities give precise meter readings in their billing?
@Carole Clark: Thanks for your comments. I don’t know the answer to the cost of water use in various cities.
And, what do they do with their wastewater? Here is a link you will enjoy:
http://earthfirst.com/poo-power-oslo-buses-to-run-on-biomethane/
Here’s another way to talk energy.