I think he likes big cities. I used to, but now, at my age, apart from the convenience of having everything handy at one's fingertips, I don't find much else attractive about them.
I lived right in the centre of London, England for many years (12 million people) and now Toronto, (3 million people).
Next step for me would be a small house on a beach somewhere......if I won the lottery of course! :huh: