It's the financial thing for most of us who like the escape thing. Me too. I'm all about a simple life and simplicity in life so a move to somewhere smaller would suit me. But right now I still have to work.
I live in a safe area, in fact all of Adelaide is pretty good to be honest. There's rougher areas, the low-eco-socio-demo type areas. But no gunfire.
I think you hit on it though, a lot of feeling at home is within us. I say, you're home when you close the door meaning it can be anywhere one feels comfortable and with loved ones around. It's an attitude I guess.
I'd move as there's nothing keeping me here but I'd not go to a big city.
RE: Sometimes there's milk and cookies