Manassas, VA vs Roselle, NJ
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.
Manassas
67
#1474 nationally
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Manassas leads in median household income ($110,559 vs $75,264). Roselle leads in crime level (5.3 vs 7.5). Roselle leads in cost of living index (116 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Manassas, VA | Roselle, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1474) | 63.3 (#1782) |
| Population | 42,696 | 22,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $556,241 | $520,191 |
| Median Household Income | $110,559 | $75,264 |
| Average Commute | 34 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.8 | D+24.2 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that Manassas has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67 Score
Manassas, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$556,241
Population
42,696
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
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D
63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
Northeast
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