Mansfield Center, MA vs Topsfield, MA

Mansfield Center is moderately more affordable than Topsfield, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Mansfield Center scores 121 compared to 130 for Topsfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Topsfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mansfield Center is $1,601/month compared to $866/month in Topsfield — a 85% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Topsfield has cheaper rent, Mansfield Center actually has lower median home values ($449,200 vs $793,300).

Median household income in Mansfield Center is $101,546 compared to $169,468 in Topsfield (-40.1%). While Topsfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mansfield Center spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 6.1% in Topsfield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52°F vs 49.9°F). Topsfield receives more rainfall at 44.9" per year compared to 43.9" in Mansfield Center.