More and more people are migrating to cities in search of a better life, but city life can be extremely difficult. Explain some of the difficulties of living in a city. How can governments make urban life better for everyone?

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Cities offer many conveniences and opportunities that are not present in rural areas, but they do not come without a cost. Higher living expenses, pollution, lax relationships among people and frantic competition often make cities difficult to live in.