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Cost of living in Manassas city, VA

Part of the Washington Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$4,345/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 42,674 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $2,056 47%
Federal tax $712 16%
Healthcare $480 11%
Groceries $355 8%
Transport $250 6%
State tax $235 5%
Energy $202 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Manassas city

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$2,012
per month
1 bedroom
$2,056
per month
2 bedroom
$2,314
per month
3 bedroom
$2,893
per month
4 bedroom
$3,413
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Manassas city

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$117,919
per year
Individual earnings
$53,594
per year
Per capita
$44,939
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Manassas city

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$434,700
Annual property tax
$4,766

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Manassas city

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$153
per month · 14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$49
per month
Annual total
$2,424
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Manassas city

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
20.1%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Manassas city

State and local tax rates for Virginia.

State income tax
5.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.3%
Combined sales tax
5.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Manassas city

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
33.1 min
Drive alone
69.4%
Public transit
2.3%
Work from home
12.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Manassas city

What it costs to live in Manassas city each month.

Single person
$4,345
per month
  • Rent $2,056
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $712
  • State tax $235
Couple
$6,567
per month
  • Rent $2,314
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,600
  • State tax $544
Family
$9,308
per month
  • Rent $2,893
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,600
  • State tax $544

Frequently asked questions about Manassas city

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Manassas city?

In Manassas city, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $2,056 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,314 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,893 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Manassas city?

In Manassas city, VA, the average household income is $117,919 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $53,594 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Manassas city?

The estimated cost of living in Manassas city, VA is approximately $4,345 per month for a single person, $6,567 for a couple, $9,308 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Manassas city?

The combined sales tax rate in Manassas city, VA is 5.75%, which includes the Virginia state rate of 5.30% plus an average local rate of 0.45%.

Is Manassas city an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Manassas city, VA would need approximately $4,345 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $117,919 per year ($9,827 per month). Manassas city is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Manassas city?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Manassas city, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 20.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Manassas city?

The average home value in Manassas city, VA is $434,700, with average annual property taxes of $4,766, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Manassas city compare to other areas?

You can compare Manassas city, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Manassas city is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources