Mansfield, MO vs Urbana, MO

Mansfield is moderately more affordable than Urbana, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Mansfield scores 51 compared to 57 for Urbana, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Urbana can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mansfield is $391/month compared to $625/month in Urbana — a 37% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mansfield has cheaper rent, Urbana actually has lower median home values ($80,000 vs $92,000).

Median household income in Mansfield is $30,587 compared to $36,563 in Urbana (-16.3%). While Urbana 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 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Urbana.