A bedroom community, also known as a commuter town or suburb, is primarily residential in nature, located close to a city or employment center. These communities typically lack substantial employment opportunities themselves and are inhabited largely by workers who commute to urban areas for work.
A suburb is a town or an unincorporated developed area situated in close proximity to a city. Suburbs are primarily residential areas that often rely on the nearby city for employment and support services. They are generally characterized by low-density development compared to the city.
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