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Most walkable cities in North America

Live car-free — cities ranked by how walkable they are day to day.

The Most walkable cities in North America, ranked by Walkability across 29 cities we track in the region. New York leads with 90/100, ahead of San Francisco and Boston.

By region🌍 Most walkable citiesEuropeAsia
RankWalkability
  1. 1New YorkUnited States90/100
  2. 2San FranciscoUnited States88/100
  3. 3BostonUnited States83/100
  4. 4TorontoCanada80/100
  5. 5VancouverCanada80/100
  6. 6PhiladelphiaUnited States79/100
  7. 7ChicagoUnited States78/100
  8. 8MontrealCanada78/100
  9. 9WashingtonUnited States77/100
  10. 10SeattleUnited States74/100
  11. 11MinneapolisUnited States70/100
  12. 12Los AngelesUnited States68/100
  13. 13Mexico CityMexico68/100
  14. 14PortlandUnited States67/100
  15. 15DenverUnited States61/100
  16. 16San DiegoUnited States60/100
  17. 17MiamiUnited States60/100
  18. 18GuadalajaraMexico60/100
  19. 19DetroitUnited States55/100
  20. 20HoustonUnited States48/100
  21. 21AtlantaUnited States48/100
  22. 22DallasUnited States46/100
  23. 23AustinUnited States42/100
  24. 24PhoenixUnited States42/100
  25. 25Las VegasUnited States42/100
  26. 26ColumbusUnited States42/100
  27. 27CharlotteUnited States40/100
  28. 28San AntonioUnited States37/100
  29. 29NashvilleUnited States30/100
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? Frequently asked questions

Which cities top this ranking?

New York leads at 90/100, followed by San Francisco and Boston. The full ranking of 29 cities is listed above.

How is this ranking calculated?

We sort all 29 cities in our index by Walkability. Figures are calibrated estimates, refreshed as we expand coverage — a practical guide, not official statistics.

Can I compare these cities in detail?

Yes. Open any city for its cost of living, rent, taxes, visas and quality of life, or use CostTrek’s side-by-side comparison to weigh two cities against each other.