Following is the major difference between life in the rural areas and the cities: 

1. Neighborhood is of immense importance in the villages. They have intimacy and the spirit of cooperation in times of distress among them. While, in the cities, due to being extremely busy, life of the people becomes personal and self concentrated Relationship with the neighborhood is merely formal. 

2. There are open spaces and more greenery in the villages. While, in cities, there are high-rise buildings and the environment become polluted due to excessive number of motor vehicles. 

3. In the villages, facilities such as electricity, water, education, healthcare, transport, entertainment, etc. are less developed, while, in the cities they are expected to be available in abundance. 

4. In the villages, most of the people are engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry and their allied activities. While, in the cities, most of the people do jobs or some people remain engaged in various types of businesses.