It's more than just personal preference. There are environments that make it easier to get some kind of physical activity, and others that make it very hard.

Weather, proximity to parks/recreational areas, convenient public transit, and dense neighborhoods can contribute to increasing physical activity without someone actually wanting to "like being active".

There are local/regional/national differences in physical activity and health that are not merely explained by personal preference.

Where you live is personal preference for the vast majority of Western individuals, at least barring visa issues.

It's more of a prioritisation thing e.g. some people will live in New York even though they hate it because they get paid well there.

Or they'll live in Arizona because family is there.

There are many people who would love to live an active lifestyle but their bodies do not allow them to express what their minds desire.