Manassas, Virginia vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 3.0% cheaper than Manassas, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $159,996 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Manassas, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Manassas, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Columbia
than in Manassas, Virginia
Manassas, VA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Manassas, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher