Forney, TX vs Mansfield, TX

Forney is moderately more affordable than Mansfield, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Forney scores 113 compared to 122 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 Forney is $1,665/month compared to $1,798/month in Mansfield — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Forney is more affordable at $323,500 median vs $380,000.

Median household income in Forney is $103,360 compared to $116,590 in Mansfield (-11.3%). 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 Forney spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Mansfield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.4°F vs 66.8°F). Forney receives more rainfall at 38.4" per year compared to 36.2" in Mansfield.