I call it my quiet "backwater" 20 minutes from town. Everything you need in town but nothing at all like what you have in the main cities. Little traffic, and its the same 20 minutes to get to a Private or Govt Hospital. Could be closer to one in the city but traffic means it takes twice as long. Village Dr takes care of minor stuff. Rental properties can be had from 2k a month, I wouldnt want to live in one but they are there.
Depends really what you want for your life, one mans food is anothers poison etc.
Suits me and my needs, I couldnt live in a busy city.Is it cheaper? depends entirely how you choose to live.