Houston, TX 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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Manassas
67
#1474 nationally
Manassas leads in median household income ($110,559 vs $57,791). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 125). Houston leads in average commute (28.5 min vs 34 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Manassas, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 67 (#1474) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 42,696 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $556,241 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $110,559 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+14.8 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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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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