Manassas, VA vs Marina, CA
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
Marina
63.9
#1731 nationally
Marina leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 34 min). Manassas leads in median household income ($110,559 vs $85,783). Manassas leads in cost of living index (125 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Manassas, VA | Marina, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1474) | 63.9 (#1731) |
| Population | 42,696 | 22,833 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $556,241 | $871,019 |
| Median Household Income | $110,559 | $85,783 |
| Average Commute | 34 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.8 | D+29.9 |
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
Marina, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$871,019
Population
22,833
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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