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Monroe, NC vs Manassas, VA

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Highlights
Are people in Manassas older or younger than people in Monroe?
- The Median Age in Manassas is 0.9 years younger than in Monroe.

Are housing costs cheaper in Manassas or Monroe?
- Manassas housing costs are 69.6% more expensive than Monroe housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Manassas or Monroe?
- The average commute for residents of Manassas is 9.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Monroe.

Things to do in Monroe?
Monroe NC is home to about 34 thousand people who appreciate its convenient location only 40 minutes away from Charlotte It offers lovely small-town living that comes packed with beautiful architectural wonders like Victorian style homes

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.

 Monroe, NCManassas, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,596329,725,481
 Median Income$58,180  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
 Avg. Home Price$289,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.74  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews

Moved to Monroe approx 6 years ago. It has been one excuse after the other for the high incidence of assault and battery as well as property crime. The mayor and city  More

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I have lived in Monroe since 2015. I have been welcomed by my neighbors and the community. Monroe is rapidly growning. The downtown area is family friendly and has added  More

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I’m so glad to be moving away from this little Charlotte wanna be Town run by rednecks! I’ve been here for 15 years and have been stopped by Sheriff’s about 8 times!  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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