I always thought the western side of most cities was poorer as a result of having to look into the sun each way on a commute.
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The concept of a commute wouldn't have been around in medieval times when many European cities were founded. Or even when American cities were born. People who lived in cities tended to work there, and rural communities worked the land. The concept of satellite towns is a recent phenomenon.
Which neighborhoods are considered poor has changed drastically over time in most American cities that I'm aware of.