Manassas, Virginia vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 12.0% cheaper than Manassas, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $220,082 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Manassas, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Manassas, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Chicago
than in Manassas, Virginia
Manassas, VA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Manassas, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower