It's definitely different.

[ A lot less seedy and polluted than the big cities he's used to, for starters. Another not-so-bad thing, comparatively. ]

Oh yeah, sure. I guess it is pretty freaky, but I'm used to some pretty freaky stuff. [ He shrugs, covering the momentary gloom that thought gives rise to with another bright smile. ] The people are pretty nice, anyway. That helps.