Low Cost of Living: Beckley, West Virginia (80) Looking at that example, the cost of living in San Francisco is actually 287% higher than in Beckley, West Virginia.

A new report found St. Cloud's cost of living slightly below the national average, though outpacing other Minnesota cities.

Cost of living calculators can be helpful in determining how far your salary will go if you move. Everyone from consumers to economists to politicians is talking about the cost of living.