Arkansas City, AR vs Mansfield, AR

Arkansas City is moderately more affordable than Mansfield, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Arkansas City scores 57 compared to 64 for Mansfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mansfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arkansas City is $619/month compared to $830/month in Mansfield — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Arkansas City is more affordable at $89,600 median vs $112,500.

Median household income in Arkansas City is $40,729 compared to $54,318 in Mansfield (-25%). While Mansfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arkansas City spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Mansfield.