Cost of living in Williamsburg
Williamsburg (VA), United States
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Cost of living in Williamsburg vs. United States overall average
Williamsburg is 10.6% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 25.0% more in Williamsburg
- Groceries
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pay 9.5% more in Williamsburg
- Transportation
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pay 5.2% less in Williamsburg
- Housing
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pay 11.5% more in Williamsburg
- Childcare
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pay 27.8% more in Williamsburg
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 8.6% more in Williamsburg
- Clothing
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pay 3.1% less in Williamsburg
The cost of childcare, restaurants, housing, groceries, and entertainment and sports in Williamsburg are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including transportation and clothing are lower in Williamsburg.
Williamsburg Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $27.50 |
$15.00
-
$35.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.50 |
$12.00
-
$15.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.81 |
$2.00
-
$4.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.17 |
$1.50
-
$6.00
|
Williamsburg - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.19 |
$2.00
-
$4.25
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $6.06 |
$4.41
-
$7.72
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.50 |
$2.00
-
$6.50
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.83 |
$1.50
-
$7.00
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $4.00 |
$3.00
-
$5.00
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $3.00 |
$1.75
-
$5.00
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.56 |
$0.49
-
$0.70
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.50 |
$2.00
-
$3.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.90 |
$1.80
-
$2.00
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $2.60 |
$0.80
-
$5.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.85 |
$0.70
-
$3.00
|
Williamsburg - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.31 |
$2.96
-
$3.89
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $30,981.99 |
$26,500.00
-
$35,463.99
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
??
-
??
|
Williamsburg - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$70.00 |
$50.00
-
$120.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $2,416.67 |
$1,500.00
-
$4,000.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,566.67 |
$1,200.00
-
$2,000.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$128.26 |
$63.60
-
$267.65
|
Williamsburg - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $2,000.00 |
$2,000.00
-
$2,000.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $24,000.00 |
$24,000.00
-
$24,000.00
|
Williamsburg - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $5.75 |
$3.00
-
$10.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $5.50 |
$4.00
-
$8.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.00 |
$5.00
-
$11.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $95.00 |
$10.00
-
$225.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $10.00 |
$9.00
-
$16.00
|
Williamsburg - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$35.00 |
$30.00
-
$40.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$35.00 |
$20.00
-
$50.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$103.33 |
$90.00
-
$120.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $123.33 |
$70.00
-
$159.00
|
Williamsburg - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Virginia
to see the average cost of cities throughout Virginia, like
Alexandria,
Norfolk,
Danville,
Roanoke,
Verona,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Williamsburg.
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