cars are pretty expensive. that's why you look for a town with good public transportation and amtrak and greyhound stations are pluses. the facilities you talk about will be either in walking distance of each other or on a bus line. if you have low income or SSDI you can often get a reduced fare (50%) card for the bus. your life really changes. it shouldn't be a choice? I was almost catatonic and just didn't have the right support or the knowledge or ability to find it.