Cost of Living
Access to amenities, for less.
The Winchester MSA's cost of living is 40% less* than the Washington, D.C. metro area. In Frederick County, you don't have to choose just one lifestyle! Enjoy it all: access to big-city amenities, a bustling downtown, and a rural landscape that lets you get away from it all.
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Numerous national and local homebuilders
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A mix of independent and chain retail stores and restaurants
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Camping, kayaking, biking, skiing - an outdoor enthusiast's dream
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Equestrian, polo, wineries, breweries & professional sports teams
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Average Price
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Metro Area
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% of National Avg.
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Half Gallon of Milk
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Monthly Apartment Rent
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Gallon of Gasoline
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Movie Ticket
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Winchester |
97.4 |
$1.87 |
$998 |
$2.49 |
$9.65 |
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Washington, D.C. |
162.6 |
$2.49 |
$2,808 |
$2.57 |
$14.17 |
* If you live in Washington, D.C., and are contemplating a move to Winchester-Frederick County, you can sustain a decrease of 39.30% in after-taxes income and still maintain your current lifestyle.
100* [(97.4 - 162.6) / 162.6] = - 40.1%
Source: Council for Community and Economic Research Cost of Living Index | 2018 Annual Average | Updated: April 2019