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Fairfield, OH vs Manassas, VA

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Is it cheaper to live in Manassas or is it cheaper to live in Fairfield?
- Manassas is 31.7% more expensive than Fairfield.

Which city has more affordable housing, Manassas or Fairfield?
- Manassas housing costs are 116.0% more expensive than Fairfield housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Fairfield or is Health Care more affordable in Manassas.
- Health related expenses are 18.2% more in Manassas.
 Fairfield, OHManassas, VAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock115.2100
 Food & Groceries98.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock105.0100
 Housing72.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$491,500$338,100
 Utilities106  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock102.6100
 Miscellaneous111.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Fairfield    1 Reviews

I have lived in Fairfield for over 20 years. They have a village green that has really given the city a lot. A new library, arts center and shops. I enjoy Fairfield.   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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