I actually prefer both. I love the great outdoors, clean air and blue skies, no traffic jams, generally more friendly people, less crime and an easy going life style that requires seldom having to wear dress up clothes and a tie. Of course some of this depends on your job, but I’m retired, so it’s easier to accept small town living.
I also liked big cities as I worked and lived in them most of my life. I miss the convenience of being able to get most anything you want, the same day. Usually good public transportation, a lot of choices for restaurants and professional entertainment, pro sports and a lot good Recreational Choices. Small towns do not have the best or often enough Medical help available, more costly purchasing power, our gas is at times the highest in the country. More educational choices and of course for many, more employment opportunities. There’s good points and not so good for both, it all depends on what you and other people like. If you’re an Outdoors person you will enjoy small towns and less people and all the things you can do near by. You prefer the big cities, then you will have all the conveniences most small town areas do not have.