The phenomenal rise of suburbia has prompted many critical assessments regarding its desirability as a place to live. These critiques generally revolve around a few central points: economic viability, social viability, and overall societal cost. Economically, suburbs—typically characterized as low-density residential communities located outside urban cores—have been deemed energy-intensive, inefficient in the delivery of public services, and costly in terms of public health. Socially, they are often described as monotonous, dull, and alienating environments that hinder the development of strong social networks and limit exposure to diverse cultural experiences. A third perspective combines both economic and social critiques, evaluating the broader impact of suburban living through the lens of social cost.