Beckley, West Virginia, is the epitome of small-town America. The metro area takes pride in its involved community, is rich in history, has a main street, and is the cheapest place to live in the US.

Here are America's cheapest places to live in 2024 ... None of this is lost on the West Virginia Economic Development Department, which prominently features the low living costs in its pitch ...

How much does it take to comfortably retire in West Virginia? Less than in any other state, according to a recent study.