Fairfax, Virginia vs. Manassas, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manassas, Virginia is 17.7% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $82,321 in Manassas, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manassas, Virginia is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Manassas
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Manassas, VA
Compared to Fairfax, Manassas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower