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Hinton, WV vs Front Royal, VA

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Is it cheaper to live in Front Royal or is it cheaper to live in Hinton?
- Front Royal is 46.5% more expensive than Hinton.

Which city has more affordable housing, Front Royal or Hinton?
- Front Royal housing costs are 306.8% more expensive than Hinton housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Hinton or is Health Care more affordable in Front Royal.
- Health related expenses are 17.3% less in Front Royal.
 Hinton, WVFront Royal, VAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock108.0100
 Food & Groceries91.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock102.1100
 Housing23.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$304,500$338,100
 Utilities85  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock124.3100
 Miscellaneous73.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Hinton    2 Reviews

I've lived in Washington State/Pacific Northwest for most of my life and never thought there could be any place more beautiful then Montana, Idaho and Washington until I  More

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My husband and I both work for large IT companies and have done our time in the silicone valley and then more recently Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina. We  More

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Reviews for Front Royal    7 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lives here for 4 years I love it great place! Safe up and coming and great restaurants! Great canoe  More

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If you are thinking of moving to Front Royal, VA, think again!!! I lived in Front Royal for a little over three years for my retirement. I got to know people who  More

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Over 15 years ago

Live on top of the mountain; air is wonderful, scenery great. Wintertime can be rough when the roads are icy. My general health has been much better since moving  More

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