Beaver Falls, PA vs Mansfield, PA

Beaver Falls is moderately more affordable than Mansfield, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Beaver Falls scores 63 compared to 70 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 Beaver Falls is $740/month compared to $727/month in Mansfield — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mansfield has cheaper rent, Beaver Falls actually has lower median home values ($92,900 vs $179,600).

Median household income in Beaver Falls is $48,462 compared to $46,250 in Mansfield (+4.8%). Beaver Falls offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaver Falls spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Mansfield.