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Williamsburg, VA vs Moscow, ID

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Is it cheaper to live in Moscow or is it cheaper to live in Williamsburg?
- Moscow is 4.4% more expensive than Williamsburg.

Which city has more affordable housing, Moscow or Williamsburg?
- Moscow housing costs are 3.3% more expensive than Williamsburg housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Williamsburg or is Health Care more affordable in Moscow.
- Health related expenses are 5.0% more in Moscow.
 Williamsburg, VAMoscow, IDUnited States
 Overall  Unlock99.1100
 Food & Groceries101.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock107.7100
 Housing122.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$408,400$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock64.9100
 Miscellaneous139.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Reviews for Moscow    13 Reviews

I paused to reread my comments below. What was missing is the heart of the matter, which I’d like to explain now before you read my experience and opinion. While I  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved to Moscow, ID in retirement. Great to leave Seattle and whacky WA state Gov. Small quaint town. Christian based safe place. Housing is hard to come by. Based upon  More

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Development is only a good thing when it's beneficial for the whole community. Lived here for 36 years. It's changed from a strong, middle class community with a  More

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