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Winchester, VA vs West Jefferson, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in West Jefferson or is it cheaper to live in Winchester?
- West Jefferson is 5.1% less expensive than Winchester.

Which city has more affordable housing, West Jefferson or Winchester?
- West Jefferson housing costs are 29.7% less expensive than Winchester housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Winchester or is Health Care more affordable in West Jefferson.
- Health related expenses are 18.6% more in West Jefferson.
 Winchester, VAWest Jefferson, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock86.9100
 Food & Groceries106.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock122.9100
 Housing100.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$297,200$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock74.9100
 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 West Jefferson    1 Reviews

West Jefferson is a nice town with basic shopping facilities, family restaurants, library. But, the housing situation is a bit lacking. Most of the newer houses in the  More

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