You're correct that rural life is an exception here, but most Americans don't live in rural areas and I presume that's what the other user is talking about. In

You're correct that rural life is an exception here, but most Americans don't live in rural areas and I presume that's what the other user is talking about. In many American cities there just aren't good alternative options, you need to spend the money on a car to get around even if you live in a reasonably urban area.