Yeah, while it's expensive, living in the city is just really convenient for everything. One of my major factor is near work because the traffic here is terrible. The other factors I only consider as added amenities.
I remember when I went on vacation last March and we went to this remote place. After the 2nd day, I wanted to go back to the city because while country living is relaxing, the chaotic city life is what I'm used to and I was craving for fast food which they didn't have over there (at least where we were staying).