Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.
If you plan to remain in the United States for any length of time, you will soon find too expensive to stay in a hotel and will want to find another place to live. is true in cities  very where in the world, the you live outside the city, generally the lower the rents will be. However, travelling to and the city by bus, car or train may make it as expensive as living in the city. Naturally, it is easier to join in the life of a city one is close to the center. this reason, you may prefer to live as close to the center of the city as possible. Or, may prefer to rent a place for only a month or two until you become more familiar with area.