I spent my early 20s renting in expensive US cities. Life isn't cheaper for me in the suburbs, but it's better and more fun.

• I spent most of my 20s renting in very expensive cities for renters: New York City and Jersey City. 
• Now, I rent in the suburbs of Pennsylvania. It's not quite cheaper but I feel my money goes further.
• My social life is way more bustling and rich in my suburb than it ever was in a city. 

After spending most of my 20s living in some of the most expensive cities in the US for renters, I gave up and headed to the 'burbs at 27.