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Annandale, VA vs Manassas, VA

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Are people in Manassas older or younger than people in Annandale?
- The Median Age in Manassas is 3.6 years younger than in Annandale.

Are housing costs cheaper in Manassas or Annandale?
- Manassas housing costs are 23.2% less expensive than Annandale housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Manassas or Annandale?
- The average commute for residents of Manassas is 2.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Annandale.

Things to do in Annandale?
Annandale, Virginia is situated in Fairfax County providing visitors leisure areas like Wakefield Park or Camelot by the Lake Shopping Center plus employment prospects through Merrifield Garden Center.

Things to do in Manassas?
Manassas, Virginia is situated in Prince William county providing visitors leisure areas such as The Splash Down WaterPark while also having restaurants like Sugo Trattoria & Pizzeria plus entertainment opportunities at Splash Down Manassas.

 Annandale, VAManassas, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,596329,725,481
 Median Income$106,620  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
 Avg. Home Price$639,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.97  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Annandale    5 Reviews

I've lived here for 3 years. This is by far one of my favorite cities in VA. There are plenty of food options within a 5 mile radius, ranging from Korean to All-American  More

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Over 17 years ago

We've lived in the Western part of Annandale for years now. Anyone considering a move here should understand a basic reality. It is that Annandale is not one place but  More

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Over 17 years ago

We've lived in Annandale for almost 20 years. It is a Washington DC suburb in northern Virginia. Overall, it is a nice place to live, although the cost of living  More

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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

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Over 10 years ago

Affordable living 40 minutes outside of  More

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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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