salaryRent is lower than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,880 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Ohio. It is number 80 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mansfield?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mansfield
| Size | Mansfield | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $683 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $900 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,101 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,213 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mansfield overall?
Everyday prices in the Mansfield metro area are 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Mansfield
Life in Mansfield
What jobs pay in Mansfield
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $130,380 | 9.9% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $121,870 | 10.6% |
| Physician Assistant | $120,290 | 10.7% |
| Software Developer | $99,560 | 12.9% |
| Civil Engineer | $84,700 | 15.2% |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,640 | 15.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $81,300 | 15.8% |
| Lawyer | $79,820 | 16.1% |
| Operations Manager | $79,560 | 16.2% |
| Accountant | $67,280 | 19.1% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,980 | 20.1% |
| Plumber | $59,770 | 21.5% |
| Electrician | $59,720 | 21.5% |
| Police Officer | $59,560 | 21.6% |
| HVAC Technician | $59,010 | 21.8% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,730 | 21.9% |
| Carpenter | $57,750 | 22.3% |
| Truck Driver | $57,280 | 22.5% |
| Market Research Analyst | $56,550 | 22.7% |
| Firefighter | $45,930 | 28.0% |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,380 | 32.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $38,200 | 33.7% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,180 | 34.6% |
| Warehouse Worker | $35,840 | 35.9% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,170 | 36.6% |
| Restaurant Cook | $31,300 | 41.1% |
| Cashier | $29,540 | 43.5% |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,830 | 44.6% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mansfield?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $242 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $119,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,960 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mansfield, OH?
Renting in Mansfield costs a median of about $1,072 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Mansfield?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,880 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mansfield cheap or expensive?
Mansfield is rated OK: rent takes 26.8% of the typical household income of $48,036. It ranks 80th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mansfield?
The median homeowner in Mansfield pays $1,488 a year in property taxes, about 1.24% of the median home value.
Is Mansfield more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Mansfield?
The median home value in Mansfield is $119,600, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
47,663 people live in Mansfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.