Manassas, Virginia vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 21.5% more expensive than Manassas, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $91,107 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Manassas, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Manassas, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Manassas, Virginia
Manassas, VA vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Manassas, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% higher
      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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher