Time and Money: Very few of us can have both.
I used to spend 11 hours a week in my car doing a nasty commute. Working the banker hours didn't help. I felt myself turning to shit with all the sitting I was doing
Sitting in commute
Sitting at my desk
Sitting in commute
Sitting at home
Lying in bed
This takes a nasty toll on your body long term
Sitting risks: How harmful is too much sitting? - Mayo Clinic
But yes, people have different priorities. Many still value the pinnacle of life which is owning a DETACHED home. If it means living further away from work, then so be it. Life is all about sacrifice right? Especially with cost of living on the rise and kids not being cheap.