For sure, the author puts a lot of emphasis on cost. Not everything needs to be assessed by cost. I live near downtown because I can just walk to the bar. I wou

For sure, the author puts a lot of emphasis on cost. Not everything needs to be assessed by cost. I live near downtown because I can just walk to the bar. I would like a garage for a workshop, I wouldn't use it 95% of the time, but the accessibility means I could build whatever I wanted. Having a backyard cookout and swimming pool in a popular neighborhood makes it really easy for me to throw parties. I wouldn't want to rent a van for the same reason I never invited friends over when I couch surfed the first few months I moved to a new city I guess it just depends what matters in your life. Some people like nice cars, its a depreciating assets and poor investment choice but if it makes you happy that's a lot of hidden value not being accounted for