Aurora, 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.
Aurora
73.2
#764 nationally
Manassas
67
#1474 nationally
Manassas leads in median household income ($110,559 vs $85,943). Aurora leads in cost of living index (105 vs 125). Aurora leads in average commute (28.6 min vs 34 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Manassas, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 67 (#1474) |
| Population | 177,563 | 42,696 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $556,241 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $110,559 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+14.8 |
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73.2 Score
Aurora, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$326,890
Population
177,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
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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