It just varies depending on a person's age, health status, footwear and length of time spent standing.
But in general I would say that a wood floor is easier on your feet and joints.
Some might say they never had a problem up north but had trouble with their feet and joints after moving to The Villages. That makes sense because 1) lots of people gain weight after they retire and 2) old age happens when you retire
When I was young I worked for a while in sales and did a lot of walking on a concrete floor. My feet were always hurting regardless of how good my footwear was. Later I worked in a tool 'n' die shop and didn't have any problems with my feet because there were low-profile wood platforms in all the areas where you would do the most standing.
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