Abington, MA vs Mansfield Center, MA

Mansfield Center is moderately more affordable than Abington, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Abington scores 128 compared to 121 for Mansfield Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Abington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Abington is $1,547/month compared to $1,601/month in Mansfield Center — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Abington has cheaper rent, Mansfield Center actually has lower median home values ($449,200 vs $516,300).

Median household income in Abington is $119,787 compared to $101,546 in Mansfield Center (+18%). While Abington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Abington spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Mansfield Center.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.7°F vs 52°F). Abington receives more rainfall at 53.3" per year compared to 43.9" in Mansfield Center.