I/we lived in the city quite a few times. It was always a huge mistake and went back to the country. Done making mistakes even if I have to live in a tent.
I saved my money and bought property so I could build a house 1/4 mi off a gravel road.
My only neighbors are deer and other critters, which I shoot to eat.
I have a unlimited supply of firewood and every 10 years or so I can sell some timber for extra cash.