Mansfield, OH vs Springfield, OH

Mansfield, OH and Springfield, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.5% difference in their overall index. Mansfield scores 63 while Springfield scores 64 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Mansfield is $768/month compared to $805/month in Springfield — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mansfield has cheaper rent, Springfield actually has lower median home values ($107,600 vs $110,600).

Median household income in Mansfield is $42,605 compared to $45,883 in Springfield (-7.1%). While Springfield 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 21.1% in Springfield.