Cincinnati, OH 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.
Cincinnati
72.8
#820 nationally
Manassas
67
#1474 nationally
Manassas leads in median household income ($110,559 vs $46,094). Cincinnati leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 34 min). Cincinnati leads in cost of living index (88 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cincinnati, OH | Manassas, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#820) | 67 (#1474) |
| Population | 311,097 | 42,696 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,326 | $556,241 |
| Median Household Income | $46,094 | $110,559 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 5.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+14.8 |
C-
72.8 Score
Cincinnati, OH
Queen City charm with renewed energy
Median Home
$251,326
Population
311,097
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
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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