This is the question posed on CityNerd video titled "Walkable Cities But They Keep Getting More Affordable"

If you ditched your car, could you afford to leave the suburbs for a great urban neighborhood?

Ray Delahanty answers the question in the 26 biggest US cities.

The analysis assumes the all-in cost of owning and operating a car is $1,000 per month, including purchase, insurance, fuel, and maintenance.

In the city, transportation costs might total about $250 per month for transit passes, biking, ride-hailing, and other small expenses.

This results in an effective $750 per month increase in the housing budget for city center residents who do not own a car.

The results of the video are quite interesting, as you can get more m² in walkable areas in most cities

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[–] 21 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Everyone has their preferences. I can understand the desire for a more isolated lifestyle and I think there should be a place for that in our society.

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  • [–] 8 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    Exactly. It's just that that lifestyle shouldn't be subsidized is all.

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