Mansfield, IL vs Tilton, IL

Tilton is moderately more affordable than Mansfield, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Mansfield scores 75 compared to 65 for Tilton, 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 $853/month in Tilton — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tilton is more affordable at $71,700 median vs $133,600.

Median household income in Mansfield is $72,500 compared to $53,246 in Tilton (+36.2%). While Mansfield 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 spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in Tilton.

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