Charlottesville, VA vs Manassas Park, VA

Charlottesville is moderately more affordable than Manassas Park, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Charlottesville scores 115 compared to 136 for Manassas Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Manassas Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Charlottesville is $1,453/month compared to $2,175/month in Manassas Park — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Charlottesville has cheaper rent, Manassas Park actually has lower median home values ($381,200 vs $448,400).

Median household income in Charlottesville is $69,829 compared to $100,668 in Manassas Park (-30.6%). While Manassas Park is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Charlottesville spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, less than the 25.9% in Manassas Park.