2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Bath (Berkeley Springs), WV vs Fredericksburg, VA

Change Cities
Highlights
Is it cheaper to live in Fredericksburg or is it cheaper to live in Bath (Berkeley Springs)?
- Fredericksburg is 24.4% more expensive than Bath (Berkeley Springs).

Which city has more affordable housing, Fredericksburg or Bath (Berkeley Springs)?
- Fredericksburg housing costs are 153.5% more expensive than Bath (Berkeley Springs) housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Bath (Berkeley Springs) or is Health Care more affordable in Fredericksburg.
- Health related expenses are 9.8% less in Fredericksburg.
 Bath (Berkeley Springs), WVFredericksburg, VAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock105.6100
 Food & Groceries104.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock103.9100
 Housing49.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$399,200$338,100
 Utilities86  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock93.0100
 Miscellaneous86.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
DID YOU KNOW?

In order to keep your same standard of living your salary can vary greatly - whether you buy or rent, require child care, or want to include taxes. This is why we are now offering a Premium Salary & Cost of Living Calculator.

Our Premium Calculator Includes:
- Compare Cities cost of living across 9 different categories
- Personal salary calculations can optionally include Home ownership or rental, Child care, and Taxes (with details on state and local sales, income, property and automobile taxes)
- Includes the cost of Child Care for toddlers or infants, at a day care center or home care
- Grocery prices, detailed for 29 staple items in six categories
- Difference in cost of Utilities, including electric, gas and fuel oil
- Health Care Premiums and hospital expenses for major surgeries
- Taxes, Fees and Expenses you should know about, such as local car insurance rates, automobile taxes and registration, commuting costs.
- and 100s of other items you should consider before you relocate

Upgrade to Premium | See Example

Reviews for Bath (Berkeley Springs)    1 Reviews

We live on a mountain overlooking the Cacapon River, one of the cleanest rivers in the US. We lived in Md counties surrounding Washington DC for years, and decided to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Bath (Berkeley Springs)

Reviews for Fredericksburg    17 Reviews

Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The  More

   |    Reply

I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated  More

   |    Reply

Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Fredericksburg


Learn More About Bath (Berkeley Springs), West Virginia
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.