Lisbon, IL vs Mansfield, IL

Mansfield is moderately more affordable than Lisbon, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Lisbon scores 82 compared to 75 for Mansfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lisbon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lisbon is $983/month compared to $1,057/month in Mansfield — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lisbon has cheaper rent, Mansfield actually has lower median home values ($133,600 vs $193,100).

Median household income in Lisbon is $86,250 compared to $72,500 in Mansfield (+19%). While Lisbon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lisbon spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Mansfield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 51.1°F). Mansfield receives more rainfall at 39.6" per year compared to 33.8" in Lisbon.