As someone who lived in rural area (single house, no neighboars), village/small city and capital city, I would pick capital city anytime:

• Maybe it’s Lithuania’s thing, but capital city is like day & night dofference in terms of culture and education from the rest of the country.
• Accessability (no depending on car).
• Everything in one place.

Why I would not live in rural area:

• Internet is shit
• accessability is shit
• Way more expenses
• Not much place for a walk, especially during wet season.
• Ticks.

Why I would not live in small city/village:

• People are retards (or it’s just my unique case lol).
• Government of the city is a joke.
• if no shop - still depending on car.
• Ticks.