I just purchased a home, and my previously leisurely 10-12 minute commute will now turn into a 40 minute commute. I loved the previous location, but I was getting tired of renting.
The thing I'll miss more than the short commute time, I think, was just having stuff within walking distance. I used to have a grocery store, my doctor, my pharmacy, and multiple restaurants just a short walk away from my apartment. But now I'll be firmly in the suburbs, with the nearest grocery store about 2.3 miles away.
I went from a 15min to a 25-30min car commute. But it took me 5 minutes to get my car out of the basement garage so really it's not so bad. I also miss living close to stuff. But there is a different kind of convenience to owning a house over renting an apartment.
The thing I'll miss more than the short commute time, I think, was just having stuff within walking distance. I used to have a grocery store, my doctor, my pharmacy, and multiple restaurants just a short walk away from my apartment. But now I'll be firmly in the suburbs, with the nearest grocery store about 2.3 miles away.