Not for me. If I want to go to NYC, I can, do what I do there and come right back to my own bathroom and a full kitchen (among other things).
A lot of ppl just love being in the thick of things and are willing to go without to do it.
I grew up in a small row house, I made a vow once I moved out to never live compacted/small again. I NEED space or I'm going to lose my shyt lol. I've seen some tiny houses that are adorable but they'd have to be in my backyard and be used for weekend retreats or something. I can't