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Cost of living in Manassas, Virginia

Prince William County, VA

Part of the Washington Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$4,425/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 484,625 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $2,056 46%
Federal tax $774 17%
Healthcare $480 11%
Groceries $355 8%
State tax $253 6%
Transport $250 6%
Energy $202 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Manassas

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

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$128,873
per year
Individual earnings
$57,337
per year
Per capita
$50,883
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Manassas

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$500,600
Annual property tax
$4,910

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Manassas

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

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.1%

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

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

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
37.5 min
Drive alone
66.7%
Public transit
2.7%
Work from home
17.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Manassas

What it costs to live in Manassas each month.

Single person
$4,425
per month
  • Rent $2,056
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $774
  • State tax $253
Couple
$6,843
per month
  • Rent $2,314
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,824
  • State tax $596
Family
$9,584
per month
  • Rent $2,893
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,824
  • State tax $596

Frequently asked questions about Manassas

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Manassas?

In Manassas, Virginia, 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?

In Manassas, Virginia, the average household income is $128,873 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $57,337 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Manassas?

The estimated cost of living in Manassas, Virginia is approximately $4,425 per month for a single person, $6,843 for a couple, $9,584 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Manassas?

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

Is Manassas an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Manassas, Virginia would need approximately $4,425 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $128,873 per year ($10,739 per month). Manassas is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Manassas?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Manassas, Virginia is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Manassas?

The average home value in Manassas, Virginia is $500,600, with average annual property taxes of $4,910, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Manassas compare to other areas?

You can compare Manassas, Virginia with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Manassas 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