I have been shooting film for about 10 years after a few "spray & pray" years of shooting digital.
I still shoot digital for it's own advantages
For fast changing OR technically challenging scenes
I went to film for two main purpose
1. It is inherently a more contemplative process because you are forced to slow down (LF for sure)
2. There is a unique look to an image shot on film. Not necessarily better but different.
While I want to "wet print" just for the experiences, I have no problem with a hybrid process and why should I.
On a decent large printer, I get some nice prints.
The film is a "different" sensor and lends it's personality.
I use both DSLR & Scanner (Epson 4990) to digitize. One is an easier workflow, the other can get you more detail & dynamic range.
I find that for 35mm& medium format, the image quality form a 4990 scan is quite good. Certainly good enough for 16x20.
I have had good success with large format on certain image with the scanner.
As far as cost goes, I buy about 50/50 new & expired film and have had almost zero problems.
I process all my own B&W and could do C-41 but send most out.
I still enjoy the process as it's still rewarding. Sometimes fun
I guess it all about what floats your boat.