It's so lovely to see you again. After that ferocious
feline chased you off, I never thought you'd leave
your country cottage. >> Hm, yes, I don't much care for
the city, but I really needed to buy
some Stilton cheese. >> The country mouse is on the something,
cities allow for large markets that provides specialized
products, like gourmet cheese. >> You can't buy fancy cheese, or
much else that's good in the country. >> No, no, I've got Amazon Prime,
I can order almost anything else online. >> Amazon Prime is a great
example of how transportation and logistics can deliver a wide range of
products across America and the world. >> You can't sample cheeses when shopping
online, and there aren't great specialized services, like whisker waxing
salons out in the country. >> But when I order online,
I can avoid the crowds. I hate lines and I hate traffic. >> The average commute time for
a New York City resident is 40 minutes. The average commute time in
Montana is just 18 minutes. >> I just listen to music
when I'm stuck waiting. >> Well I have a short commute and
I can hear the crickets at night. >> True, you don't have to deal with
traffic, but jobs pay more in the city. >> On average, wages go up by about 5%
as metropolitan area density doubles. >> Sure, you make good money,
but what about housing? I'd never pay such sky high rent. >> Housing prices also typically go
up by about 5% as metropolitan area density doubles. >> Yes, but I have the best museums,
shows, and restaurants. >> This cafe is very nice. >> City dwellers basically share the fixed
costs of supporting a variety of cultural institutions. Urban density also
increases the bump rate, the chance of meeting someone new and
exciting. >> But cities are dangerous. >> I always feel safe in the city,
there are so many eyes on the street. >> Crime is an unfortunate
reality in American cities, but most have become a lot
safer since the 1980s. In fact, New York City has a lower
murder rate than the country as a whole. >> And really the best thing about
cities is the endless novelty. The new opportunities, the new ideas,
the new rodents, it's all so exciting! >> Give me my warm, safe cottage any day! >> Okay, but while you're visiting,
wanna catch a show? You know, Cats is playing! [MUSIC]
