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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Mansfield, OH โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Columbus, OH area

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You'd spend $815/month more in Charlotte, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $159.8K in Charlotte, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 10.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$815
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$9.8K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Mansfield, OH

Population:48K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$164K

Charlotte, NC

Population:875K
Cost Index:111
Median Home:$399K

Mansfield, OH

The Buckeye State

48K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 48K residents.

Charlotte, NC

The Tar Heel State

875K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMajor banking center
  • โ€ขNASCAR headquarters
  • โ€ขQueen City

Major Industries

FinanceTechnologyEnergyMotorsports

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Mansfield, OH vs Charlotte, NC

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 37.4%
Mansfield, OH
$1,796
Charlotte, NC
$2,469
Difference
$673
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 12.8%
Mansfield, OH
$1,513
Charlotte, NC
$1,707
Difference
$194
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 9.5%
Mansfield, OH
$1,328
Charlotte, NC
$1,202
Difference
$126
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โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 13.4%
Mansfield, OH
$458
Charlotte, NC
$519
Difference
$61.16
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 6.6%
Mansfield, OH
$599
Charlotte, NC
$638
Difference
$39.50
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 3.5%
Mansfield, OH
$956
Charlotte, NC
$989
Difference
$33.59
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Mansfield, OH: Mansfield Municipal Income Tax$3,000/yr (2.0%)

Charlotte, NC has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$562
To$1,630
โ†‘ $1,068
1 Bed
From$645
To$1,710
โ†‘ $1,065
2 Bed
From$814
To$1,870
โ†‘ $1,056
3 Bed
From$1,099
To$2,300
โ†‘ $1,201
Mansfield, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $770โ€“$870/mo

Charlotte, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,340โ€“$2,310/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,650
Monthly in Mansfield, OH
$7,525
Monthly in Charlotte, NC
$875
Difference

Home Values

Mansfield
Charlotte
$164K
Median Value
$399K
โ†‘ +6.5%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +53%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +40.8%
$67K - $198K
Price Range
$293K - $1.57M

Homes in Charlotte are 144% more expensive than Mansfield

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $2.7K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$225
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.8%
Rate difference

Mansfield, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

Charlotte, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Additional Tax Information

Mansfield, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

Charlotte, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Mansfield
Charlotte
53 Moderate
Air Quality
51 Moderate
41.3%
Good Air Days
46.2%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.9ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
36 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.9ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
36 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Ohio and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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