Laurel, MD 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.

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

vs

Manassas

67

#1474 nationally

Manassas leads in crime level (7.5 vs 10.8). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 43). Manassas leads in median household income ($110,559 vs $92,035).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Manassas, VA
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 67 (#1474)
Population 29,400 42,696
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $556,241
Median Household Income $92,035 $110,559
Average Commute 33.5 min 34 min
Walk Score 53 43
Crime Level 10.8 7.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+14.8
Laurel, MD
D
66.4 Score

Laurel, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$478,130

Population

29,400

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

53

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Manassas, VA
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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