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Hopewell, VA vs Williamsburg, VA

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Is it cheaper to live in Williamsburg or is it cheaper to live in Hopewell?
- Williamsburg is 18.8% more expensive than Hopewell.

Which city has more affordable housing, Williamsburg or Hopewell?
- Williamsburg housing costs are 149.1% more expensive than Hopewell housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Hopewell or is Health Care more affordable in Williamsburg.
- Health related expenses are 3.5% more in Williamsburg.
 Hopewell, VAWilliamsburg, VAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock94.9100
 Food & Groceries94.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock102.6100
 Housing49.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$414,600$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock69.9100
 Miscellaneous102.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Hopewell    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I find it interesting. That a racist comments were posted by Tarrah. Yet when I tried to respond to her comment the site would not allow me to. Yes Hopewell, like other  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have lived here for about 8 months, and as far as I am concerned, the only good thing about this place is the schools. I work 25 minutes away in Richmond, because I  More

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Reviews for Williamsburg    16 Reviews

I started visiting here about 10 years ago when our daughter was living here, and two years ago, with my husband's retirement we decided to move here from northern VA,  More

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Over 9 years ago

Well I guess I'm late to the posts but maybe someone new will want info. I have lived here for 18 years. Growing up in CA. Way different. In response to other posts,  More

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It is much higher than reported. Police cover up for the wealthy or well connected. Rapists are released from jail by the judges right after conviction. Police are  More

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