You could live in Winterthur and still be part of the WAC. Personally I prefer Uster, the peole there just seemed to be more 'Zurich mentality'. Winterthur still has a ' we are not Zurich people mentality'

However, if you do go there, vist Bruederhaus, walk up the fire tower for great views. Then onto Kyburg castle. Then go to the other side of the family

Viti the at museum ' am romerholz' full of van Gogh's etc. See Sulzer, and the rest of Winterthur in the valley below, then have a drink under the trees in the restaurant. Those are my nicest memories of Winterthur.

Also there are some residential pockets where the have lower taxes. Ask where they are.