Themed guide
Cities where you don't need a car
A car is one of the largest line items in any household budget, and in a handful of American cities it's genuinely optional. Ranked on walkability and transit service — the two things that decide whether skipping one is realistic rather than aspirational.
No state income tax: Florida, Texas, Washington — gross salaries stretch further there.
Cities covered
25
States
18
Median rent
$2,246/mo
Median est. cost
$4,825/mo
Standouts among cities you can live in without a car
Cheapest
Austin, TX
$3,400/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Madison, WI
Fit 77
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Boston, MA
Safety 86
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Madison, WI
Jobs 93
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Los Angeles, CA
319 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
States we cover in cities you can live in without a car
Every cities you can live in without a car city, ranked by Fit Score
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