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Temple, TX vs Manassas, VA

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Is it cheaper to live in Manassas or is it cheaper to live in Temple?
- Manassas is 37.6% more expensive than Temple.

Which city has more affordable housing, Manassas or Temple?
- Manassas housing costs are 119.6% more expensive than Temple housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Temple or is Health Care more affordable in Manassas.
- Health related expenses are 3.4% more in Manassas.
 Temple, TXManassas, VAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock115.2100
 Food & Groceries92.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock105.0100
 Housing71.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$491,500$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock102.6100
 Miscellaneous93.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Temple    4 Reviews

I've lived in Temple for about two years now and love it. The historic downtown and supportive community have made this a special place to  More

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Over 13 years ago

Can anyone tell me if the Killeen-Temple-Ft. Hood area is a good place to live for African-American  More

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Over 14 years ago

Want to know how wonderful temple, texas  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 11 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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