There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when choosing a place to live: prices, schools, commute to work, etc.  The New York Times suggests also consulting Walk Score, a website that’ll show you how “walkable” a prospective location is. Walk Score assesses how many stores and services are near enough that you can walk to them, instead of driving; the more places you can reach on foot, the higher the score. Consulting it is a great way to know how tied to your car you’ll be in a new neighborhood.