Moving From The Big City To A Small Town Having recently moved from Los Angeles to Durango, Colorado- a mid-sized rural town of 15,000 people with the nearest "large town" being an hour away and the nearest city being 3.5 hours away- I have definitely run into a few bumps. Being prepared for the changes can make all the difference. Here are five major areas of concern you should research prior to making the big move.Economy: Job...... Similar Editorial : A Cramlington New Town by amarticles-linda. | Source : Nationwide Relocation