"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose" (Dr. Seuss, Oh the Places You'll Go!).
Well, I guess. If you want to walk everywhere...
Going anywhere too far requires a car. Which means money, gasoline...maintenance, etc.
Good thing I have a bike. And a nontransferible bus pass which I share illegaly with my husband.