When you are young (say below 35 or 40), you probably will like a vibrant place close within or close to the city centre or vibrant suburban areas with huge shopping malls & commercial areas.

But once you are beyond the abovementioned age, you probably prefer quiter suburban neighborhoods, but with easy access to nearby commercial areas / shopping malls (e.g. 10 min drive)

well, this is true at least for me, and many people I know