| | Beckley, WV | Kansas City, MO | United States |
| Overall | 75.0 | 88.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.0 | 96.8 | 100 |
| Health | 127.3 | 102.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 25.6 | 67.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $106,500 | $222,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,030.0% | 10,140.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 70.3 | 88.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 95.9 | 92.2 | 100 |
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Reviews for Beckley 
4 Reviews
I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking More
Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this More
Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful More
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Reviews for Kansas City 
83 Reviews
I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a More
KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with More
I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is More
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