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Is Mansfield Center, MA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 32 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,78459% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$105,475about $8,790/month · 21% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$480,00044% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $111,360 a year. That is $54 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Massachusetts. It is number 91 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Mansfield Center
$2,784
Whitinsville
$1,321
Medfield
$2,222
Pinehurst
$2,147
Clinton
$1,912
Plymouth
$2,790
North Scituate
$1,760

How much do households earn in Mansfield Center?

Under $25k
8.0%
$25k–50k
16.4%
$50k–100k
35.5%
$100k–150k
19.8%
$150k+
19.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 39.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Mansfield Center

SizeMansfield CenterU.S. average
Studio$2,345$1,338
1 bedroom$1,253$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,842$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,346$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Mansfield Center overall?

Everyday prices in Massachusetts overall are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
128
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
152
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Mansfield Center, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Mansfield Center

🏛️ Property tax$6,263a year · 1.30% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$106a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Mansfield Center

Commute to work27.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree45.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mansfield Center?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $547 a month less.

Renting
$2,784
Owning
$3,331

Owning assumes a typical $480,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,000 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Mansfield Center, MA?

Renting in Mansfield Center costs a median of about $2,784 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.

How much do I need to make to live in Mansfield Center?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $111,360 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Mansfield Center cheap or expensive?

Mansfield Center is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.7% of the typical household income of $105,475. It ranks 91st cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Mansfield Center?

The median homeowner in Mansfield Center pays $6,263 a year in property taxes, about 1.30% of the median home value.

Is Mansfield Center more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Massachusetts are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Mansfield Center?

The median home value in Mansfield Center is $480,000, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.

7,222 people live in Mansfield Center. Numbers are typical (middle) values.