| | Manassas, VA | Gainesville, GA | United States |
| Overall | 115.2 | 95.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 110.2 | 95.3 | 100 |
| Health | 105.0 | 99.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 157.0 | 93.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $491,500 | $330,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,800.0% | 9,810.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 102.6 | 83.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 128.6 | 102.1 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Manassas 
19 Reviews
Hi all:
Looking for some insider info. I am from Boston. My husband was transferred down to Herndon, VA, and my son is going to George Mason University, so we are More
Affordable living 40 minutes outside of More
I live in a subdivision outside the City of Manassas (the Sudley Subdivision) a couple of miles from the Manassas Battlefield National Park. I love the history of the More
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Reviews for Gainesville 6 Reviews
Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for More
I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville More
This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to More
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