Mansfield, IL vs Ransom, IL

Ransom is moderately more affordable than Mansfield, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Mansfield scores 75 compared to 65 for Ransom, 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 $700/month in Ransom — a 51% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ransom is more affordable at $101,500 median vs $133,600.

Median household income in Mansfield is $72,500 compared to $69,250 in Ransom (+4.7%). Mansfield does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Mansfield spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.1% in Ransom.

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