Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it's up to you to help them out - a selection of the best answers will appear in Saturday's paper.
Is the grass always greener on the other side? Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty
This week's question:
We are thinking of quitting the urban jungle (London) and moving to an idyllic country location. Our rent will fall but I am concerned that all our other living expenses will shoot up as I guess we'll use the car more. Am I in for a nasty shock - has anyone done it?
What are your thoughts?