HEAD TO HEAD
Virginia Beach vs Winchester
Virginia Beach leads Winchester on 5 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Virginia Beach, VA
wins 5 of 5 factors
Winchester, VA
wins 0 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Virginia Beach | Winchester |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 82 ◆ | 81 |
| Affordable to rent | 63 ◆ | 61 |
| Climate comfort | 78 ◆ | 59 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 51 ◆ | 40 |
| Big-city amenities | 91 ◆ | 25 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Virginia Beach | Winchester |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $374K | $391K |
| Typical rent | $1,862/mo | $1,920/mo |
| Average temperature | 15.6°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.29 kWh/m²/day | 3.9 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #38 | #308 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.