Mansfield, OH vs New Philadelphia, OH

Mansfield is moderately more affordable than New Philadelphia, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Mansfield scores 63 compared to 72 for New Philadelphia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Philadelphia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mansfield is $768/month compared to $866/month in New Philadelphia — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mansfield is more affordable at $110,600 median vs $164,600.

Median household income in Mansfield is $42,605 compared to $60,932 in New Philadelphia (-30.1%). While New Philadelphia 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 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in New Philadelphia.