The US has a lot of places that are car-dependent. You can live in walkable areas, but those can also have much higher cost of living. Where did you end up on that spectrum for where you live right now?

  • Otherbarry@lemmy.frozeninferno.xyz
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    Northeast metro area (NYC/NJ), haven’t owned a car in about 25 years. Mainly walk to places but I also take the train/bus as needed.

    When I go out to the suburbs via train I do usually end up driving around with family. (their car)

    Metro area is HCOL but not having a car has saved me a huge amount of money, people tend to act like the car is a separate expense not related to the rest of your bills like rent/property taxes, utilities, all that.