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The 5 Cheapest Beach Towns (That You Actually Want to Live In)

These beach spots offer low costs and good quality of life.

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Benjamin Hies
Jun 29, 2025
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Cheap Is Not Enough

You also want to feel safe. You want fresh food, decent internet, and a place where you can walk around without checking Google Maps every five minutes. You want a lifestyle that feels human.

This guide is for people who want more than just low prices. These are towns where you can live simply, work calmly, and enjoy the everyday.

They are quiet, warm, and easy to settle into. And most of all, they are affordable without feeling rough.

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What We Looked For

Each town in this list had to meet a few simple standards.

Rent had to be low enough to live without pressure. Food needed to be affordable and easy to find. The internet had to be reliable. These are basics. Without them, it doesn’t really matter how nice the beach is.

We also looked for towns with some sort of vibe. A local café. A walkable street. A place where you can settle in and find your routine.

All of these towns offer enough comfort to stay long-term. The prices are low. The pace is slower and it’s easy to feel at home.

Let’s dive in.

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