Pros and Cons of Living in Manhattan

Upside:

Your arms and legs will get really buff from walking everywhere and lugging ______, thus saving you money from monthly gym fees.

You can go for a nice, scenic run in Central Park.

The subway is a common, convenient form of transporation, so DUIs or choosing a designated driver are no longer a concern.

I don't have as much reaction to weekly gas price changes.

Pedestrians rule the streets. New Yorkers have no idea that jaywalking tickets exist.

There's always something fun and exciting going on in the city.

Downside:

Elevators in apartment complexes are generally synonymous with sky high rents.

A 30 minute commute on the 405 is equivalent to a 40-45 min commute on the subway system with all of the train switching and waiting. Fast, cheap public transportation really is an illusion.

The weather is unpredictable. It rains a lot in the summer.

The city smells.