I now live on 6 acres and it's a lot of work and not cheap, but I've lived in apartments before and I hate it compared to a house. I can't say that there aren't good reasons to live in an apartment.

Certainly some feel better with less resposibility and or spending less, but for me a greater sense(beacause none of us are really free) of freedom and a bit more room allows me to get closer to contentment.

Happiness is where you find it.