Would you rather be rich in a small, run down southern town or average in a nice city?

Let’s say you have the ability to be considered loaded in a small, crappy, run down Louisiana town. The problem is that there is absolutely nothing to do, you don’t mesh with the culture (cha) very well, and the schools are absolutely terrible. You have to commute about 30 minutes to work each morning but little to no traffic. You do have tons of extra money each month to spend however you’d like though. Land is cheap and you can buy acreage easily. 45 minutes or so from the nearest somewhat major city.

Or

Average, cookie cutter style lifestyle in a nice suburb somewhere. Nothing special, just a nice upkept town. You have enough money to pay your bills and maintain your home. You have enough for any emergency expenses but not a whole lot more. Kids go to good public schools. You and your wife are close to your jobs and commuting is a non issue. Easy access to shopping, if you can afford it. You'll never really own much land or anything due to the expense.

In both instances you and your wife work the same jobs, you both make the same amount of money, etc. The only difference is how far your money goes. Which would you choose and why?