Champaign, IL vs Manassas, VA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Champaign
77.8
#214 nationally
Manassas
67
#1474 nationally
Champaign leads in average commute (14.8 min vs 34 min). Manassas leads in median household income ($110,559 vs $58,273). Manassas leads in crime level (7.5 vs 13.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champaign, IL | Manassas, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#214) | 67 (#1474) |
| Population | 89,189 | 42,696 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,516 | $556,241 |
| Median Household Income | $58,273 | $110,559 |
| Average Commute | 14.8 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.1 | D+14.8 |
C+
77.8 Score
Champaign, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$240,516
Population
89,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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D+
67 Score
Manassas, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$556,241
Population
42,696
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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