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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 save $42.04/month moving to Indianapolis, IN

$150.0K in your current city equals $149.5K in Indianapolis, IN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 0.6%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$42.04
Savings
Annual Impact
$504
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

Indianapolis, IN

Population:888K
Cost Index:99
Median Home:$176K

Mansfield, OH

The Buckeye State

48K
Population
State Tax
Yes

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

Indianapolis, IN

The Hoosier State

888K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Indiana, this city has a population of 888K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Mansfield, OH vs Indianapolis, IN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 8.5%
Mansfield, OH
$1,796
Indianapolis, IN
$1,949
Difference
$153
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 10.5%
Mansfield, OH
$1,328
Indianapolis, IN
$1,188
Difference
$139
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 5.1%
Mansfield, OH
$1,513
Indianapolis, IN
$1,590
Difference
$76.89
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 9.8%
Mansfield, OH
$458
Indianapolis, IN
$503
Difference
$44.77
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 3.8%
Mansfield, OH
$956
Indianapolis, IN
$919
Difference
$36.35
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 2.7%
Mansfield, OH
$599
Indianapolis, IN
$582
Difference
$16.26
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Mansfield, OH: Mansfield Municipal Income Tax$3,000/yr (2.0%)
Indianapolis, IN: Marion County Income Tax$3,030/yr (2.0%)
Net difference+$30.00/yr

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

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$562
To$1,030
โ†‘ $468
1 Bed
From$645
To$1,170
โ†‘ $525
2 Bed
From$814
To$1,360
โ†‘ $546
3 Bed
From$1,099
To$1,760
โ†‘ $661
Mansfield, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $770โ€“$870/mo

Indianapolis, INZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,080โ€“$1,870/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
$6,732
Monthly in Indianapolis, IN
$82.43
Difference

Home Values

Mansfield
Indianapolis
$164K
Median Value
$176K
โ†‘ +6.5%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +53%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +26.9%
$67K - $198K
Price Range
$109K - $340K

Homes in Indianapolis are 8% 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†“ $418
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$34.81
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.3%
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

Indianapolis, IN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Indiana State Tax
Effective: 3.2%
$4.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.9%
$41.9K
Take-Home Pay
$9,012/month
$108.1K

Additional Tax Information

Mansfield, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

Indianapolis, IN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.0%
Property Tax:0.9%

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
Indianapolis
53 Moderate
Air Quality
54 Moderate
41.3%
Good Air Days
36.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
18 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days

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

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