2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
East Machias, ME vs Beckley, WV

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Is it cheaper to live in Beckley or is it cheaper to live in East Machias?
- Beckley is 2.7% less expensive than East Machias.

Which city has more affordable housing, Beckley or East Machias?
- Beckley housing costs are 43.7% less expensive than East Machias housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in East Machias or is Health Care more affordable in Beckley.
- Health related expenses are 8.6% more in Beckley.
 East Machias, MEBeckley, WVUnited States
 Overall  Unlock75.0100
 Food & Groceries105.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock127.3100
 Housing45.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$106,500$338,100
 Utilities85  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock70.3100
 Miscellaneous78.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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

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Over 6 years ago

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

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Over 17 years ago

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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