Manassas, VA vs Secaucus, 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
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 7.5). Manassas leads in cost of living index (125 vs 153). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $110,559).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Manassas, VA | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1474) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 42,696 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $556,241 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $110,559 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 34 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.8 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus 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
Northeast
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D
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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