What is the best city in the US to live without a car?

No Car, No Problem in These Top U.S. Cities — Boston Takes the Lead as the Best Place to Live Without a Car. Key Takeaways: Boston, MA & Newark, NJ, are the best places to live without a car due to their excellent public transportation infrastructure and high number of stations.



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Of course! I have lived successfully without a car in New York City (10 years), Washington DC (8 years), and Portland Oregon (15+ years). Other cities with good public transit are Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. Even Denver now has a decent light rail system.

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Alternative options to owning a car.
  1. Ridesharing. Apps like Lyft and Uber have made getting around simpler than ever. ...
  2. Public transit. Public transportation systems vary greatly from city to city. ...
  3. Car sharing. ...
  4. Bicycling. ...
  5. Bike sharing. ...
  6. Walking. ...
  7. Car rental. ...
  8. Taxi.


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Saudi Arabia is planning to take this concept and fuse it with something straight out of Blade Runner. The country has plans to erect a city in a straight line across a length of 170 km, called The Line. The 'smart linear city' in Neom, Tabuk will be designed to have no cars, no streets or carbon emissions.

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States with the fewest vehicles Delaware has the lowest number of motor vehicle registrations per 1,000 licensed drivers in 2021 (547.23), followed by: District of Columbia (652.13)

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Most people who live in New York City don't own cars, finding it far more convenient to use the city's elaborate public transport system of buses, subway, and trains to get around boroughs and out of town. Of course, there are those famous yellow taxis to get you from point A to point B too.

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If you live in a busy area and drive less than 10,000 miles per year, rideshare services tend to be cheaper. For car owners who live in a highly dense area, you're also saving money on parking costs. So for those who drive more than 10,000 miles each year, it might cost less to own a car.

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