Cost of Living in Manassas Park, VA

With a cost of living index of 136, Manassas Park, VA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 36% more expensive than the national average and 31% above the Virginia state average of 104. Manassas Park is a smaller community of 16,923 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Manassas Park's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $2,175 (65% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $381,200 (25% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.8x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Manassas Park is $100,668, which is 34% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 26% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. While incomes are above average, they do not fully offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.