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Winchester, VA vs Stephens City, VA

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Is it cheaper to live in Stephens City or is it cheaper to live in Winchester?
- Stephens City is 12.7% more expensive than Winchester.

Which city has more affordable housing, Stephens City or Winchester?
- Stephens City housing costs are 5.0% more expensive than Winchester housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Winchester or is Health Care more affordable in Stephens City.
- Health related expenses are 0.2% less in Stephens City.
 Winchester, VAStephens City, VAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock103.2100
 Food & Groceries106.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock103.4100
 Housing100.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$339,500$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock90.3100
 Miscellaneous120.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Winchester    17 Reviews

I have lived in Winchester for 13 years and I find the locals to be rude, unpleasant and loud. Women worse than men... that's not to say all is bad, the city has some  More

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Over 9 years ago

Worst place I have ever lived. My neighbors hate jemmy since I am not a clone. They do not respect other people's property.I put up a fence and the same day the  More

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I would have to say I agree with much of what another individual wrote: it's like going back in time or living in a place that refuses to adapt to cultural diversity.   More

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Reviews for Stephens City    3 Reviews

It is very beautiful and people are generally nice. DC and Maryland are about an hour away. The cons really out weigh the beauty. The job market is extremely limited  More

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Over 18 years ago

Stephens City is a small community just outside of Winchester and is starting to see some of the same growth as its larger neighbor. Several small shops have sprouted  More

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Over 18 years ago

Like all places Rancho Cucamonga has positive and negatives and whether or not you will like the place depends on what you’re looking for. The housing, while  More

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