Collingdale, PA vs Mansfield, PA

Mansfield is moderately more affordable than Collingdale, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Collingdale scores 81 compared to 70 for Mansfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Collingdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Collingdale is $1,082/month compared to $727/month in Mansfield — a 49% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mansfield has cheaper rent, Collingdale actually has lower median home values ($146,600 vs $179,600).

Median household income in Collingdale is $49,578 compared to $46,250 in Mansfield (+7.2%). Collingdale does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Collingdale spend roughly 26.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.9% in Mansfield.