Mansfield, IL vs Martinton, IL

Martinton is moderately more affordable than Mansfield, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Mansfield scores 75 compared to 66 for Martinton, 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 Mansfield is $1,057/month compared to $763/month in Martinton — a 39% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Martinton is more affordable at $110,500 median vs $133,600.

Median household income in Mansfield is $72,500 compared to $86,000 in Martinton (-15.7%). Martinton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Mansfield spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 10.6% in Martinton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.1°F vs 52.3°F). Martinton receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 39.6" in Mansfield.