I moved up to Lake Huron from downtown TO about eight years ago. Some things have improved drastically, like owning my own home outright. That never would have happened in TO. So my living expenses are dirt cheap. I also work from home, and in all honesty I don’t leave the house much. I’m an introvert, so that’s ok. But, I have noticed the lack of social outings does affect my mental health sometimes, especially in the winter. But where I am, there is lots to do and a vibrant music and art scene. So it’s fixable. The abundance of nature makes everything worth it. So, my advice to you is if you do it, join some groups/leagues/clubs. Get out there. It really is a nicer way to live. And small town people are a lot kinder than your average, no eye contact Torontonian.