The article discusses rent costs and provides a personal perspective on the topic, citing a 2020 survey that found 50% of respondents preferred to live in a city with a median rent of $1,300 or less. The author suggests that this is because of the general dissatisfaction with the quality of living in cities with higher median rents. They also mention the concept of 'rent inflation' and how it affects affordability. The article concludes by stating that the author prefers to live in a smaller city with a lower cost of living.

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