Is living by the ocean expensive?

Although beach cities have the reputation of being expensive places to live, each of the coastal cities on this list has a median home price below the U.S. average of $425,177 and an annual cost of living index under 99.9, making them among the cheapest places to live in the country.



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It Makes You Healthier There are more positive impacts to living near the ocean than you might think. Outside of the obvious benefits, like being able to work on your tan whenever you want, the fresh air and vitamin D are great for your health.

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It's no secret why so many of us choose to live in coastal regions. These are areas of great bounty and beauty. The downside? These areas are also prone to many natural hazards such as erosion, harmful algal blooms, big storms, flooding, tsunamis, and sea level rise.

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Cheapest Beach Towns to Live In the USA
  • Port Arthur, Texas. The cheapest beach town to live in is Port Arthur, Texas. ...
  • Atlantic City, New Jersey. ...
  • Gulfport, Mississippi. ...
  • New London, Connecticut. ...
  • Hampton, Virginia. ...
  • Essex, Maryland. ...
  • Pensacola, Florida. ...
  • Daytona Beach, Florida.


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Being in “blue spaces” offers a mental boost, research suggests. Living by the ocean blue can help keep you from feeling … well, blue. A new U.K. study of almost 26,000 people finds that those who reside about half a mile from the beach have better mental health than those who live more than 30 miles away.

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Reduces the risk of premature death Well, it turns out that living near the beach can prevent premature death in several ways. In one piece of research, it was found that immersing in cold water (swimming, wading, and diving, for instance) several times per week led to higher white blood cell counts.

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Feel the breeze. Take it all in. Odds are you're feeling calmer already. That's because, according to science, being around water helps our mental health in myriad ways, and may be the key to lasting happiness.

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Britain's most expensive seaside town is Salcombe in Devon - with an average house price of more than £1.2m in 2022, according to Halifax.

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