Is appreciation generally better in an Urban area?

[Zane Callahan]

I'm curious if paying slightly more for a property in an urban setting (in my case Salt Lake City) is a good investment over buying a slightly cheaper property in a steady growing suburban setting (in my case Sandy City, which is 20 minutes from Salt Lake City).

Should I buy the larger home with more rooms and bathrooms with more square footage? Or should I buy a smaller more humble property that is in a good area of downtown? I know there's a lot of gray area to this question. What would the more seasoned investor JUST starting out?