Fulshear, TX vs Mansfield, TX

Mansfield is moderately more affordable than Fulshear, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Fulshear scores 137 compared to 122 for Mansfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fulshear can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fulshear is $1,889/month compared to $1,798/month in Mansfield — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mansfield is more affordable at $380,000 median vs $546,200.

Median household income in Fulshear is $178,398 compared to $116,590 in Mansfield (+53%). While Fulshear is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fulshear spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Mansfield.

Climate-wise, Fulshear is notably warmer with an average of 71.1°F compared to 66.8°F in Mansfield. Fulshear receives more rainfall at 49.7" per year compared to 36.2" in Mansfield.