No one makes them live there.
You got it right there. If one wants the "conveniences" of city living, there are prices to pay.
I have a garage and drive way and usually just park in my drive way. Two feet of snow? My 4WD plows right through it and mother nature put the snow there? She can take it away.
Any shoveling to be done, patios, pathways? That's why one has grand sons nearby.