Compare: Aurora, IL and Manassas, VA

Aurora IL

98.7

Cost of Living

below US average

177,866

Population

3.71

Crime Rate per 1000

below US average

$85,943

Median Income

above US average

$240,000

Median House Price

above US average

$1300

Average Rent

below US average

12%

Poverty Rate

above US average

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

above US average

Manassas VA

110.5

Cost of Living

above US average

42,642

Population

25.19

Crime Rate per 1000

above US average

$110,559

Median Income

above US average

$450,000

Median House Price

above US average

$1800

Average Rent

above US average

Poverty Rate

below US average

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

below US average

Pros of Aurora

Low cost of living
Growing job market
Diverse dining options
Public transport options
Variety of parks nearby
Strong community events
Active nightlife scene
Family-friendly community
Good schools available
Welcoming neighborhoods

Cons of Aurora

Limited cultural activities
Traffic congestion issues
Public services can lag
Racial tensions reported
Job market competition high
Limited youth activities
Long commute to Chicago
Cold winters affect activities
Some areas need improvement
Higher crime rates in areas

Pros of Manassas

Strong sense of community
Nearby Washington, D.C.
Low cost of living
Rich Civil War history
Growing job market
Diverse dining options
Active nightlife scene
Family-friendly parks
Good schools available
Friendly neighborhoods

Cons of Manassas

Seasonal weather extremes
Job market can be competitive
Traffic congestion issues
School funding disparities
Some economic disparity
Occasional racism reported
Limited public transport
Limited cultural events
Nightlife can be quiet
Higher crime rates in areas