Manassas, VA vs St. Louis, MO
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
St. Louis
77
#293 nationally
Manassas leads in median household income ($110,559 vs $51,591). St. Louis leads in cost of living index (86 vs 125). St. Louis leads in walk score (62 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Manassas, VA | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1474) | 77 (#293) |
| Population | 42,696 | 293,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $556,241 | $188,569 |
| Median Household Income | $110,559 | $51,591 |
| Average Commute | 34 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.8 | D+64.7 |
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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C+
77 Score
St. Louis, MO
Gateway to the West with urban charm
Median Home
$188,569
Population
293,310
Crime
High
Schools
C
Midwest
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