Culture
The Best and Worst U.S. Places to Live Car-Free
College towns and big coastal cities top our ranking of the metros where it’s easiest to live without a car.
Going car-free is a definite trend. Cars are expensive to own, maintain, and insure. They take a heavy toll on the environment. And not having a car can say something about a person’s identity.
But being able to go without a car isn’t just a matter of personal commitment—it depends a lot on where you live. Some cities are denser, have much better transit, and are more walkable and bike-able than others.