Median Home PriceBETTER
$409,594.98
Median RentBETTER
$2,084.02/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
16.4
Property Tax RateTIE
0.82%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+3.0%
Price Change (5Y)BETTER
+15.0%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
$125,641
Median Home Price
$482,654.87
Median Rent
$2,182.34/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.4
Property Tax RateTIE
0.82%
Price Change (1Y)
+1.5%
Price Change (5Y)
+7.5%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
$262,579
Key Differences
Home Prices
Chesapeake's median home price of $409,594.98 is lower than Manassas's $482,654.87 by 15%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Chesapeake costs $2,084.02/mo compared to $2,182.34/mo in Manassas—a difference of $98.32/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.