Cost of Living in Mansfield Center, MA

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33%
Overall NAT. AVG.
7%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
79%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Mansfield Center Massachusetts National
Cost of living133131100
Groceries107109100
Health care114116100
Housing179169100
Transportation113115100
Utilities118117100
Lifestyle & Entertainment114115100
Household Items109109100
Education & Childcare125127100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Mansfield Center is 2% higher than the Massachusetts average
  • The cost of living in Mansfield Center is 33% higher than the national average
  • Mansfield Center housing is 79% higher than the national average
  • Massachusetts general sales tax is 22% higher than the national average
  • Massachusetts state income tax is 93% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$177,951$14,829$4,152$5,339
      Renters$101,801$8,483$2,375$3,054
      To approximate the cost of living and the housing affordability in Mansfield Center, MA, we can look at the percentage of income that is available to be spent on monthly housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). To stay on the safe side, a consumer should not spend more than 28% of his or her gross income on housing-related expenses and costs and not more than 36% of income on all expenses and debts. Homeowners in Mansfield Center have a median income of $177,951. Therefore, the amount that a consumer should spend on housing costs should be no more than $4,152 per month to avoid calamity and poverty. The renters in the city have an income of about $101,801, which would make their monthly maximum allowable rental costs $2,375.

      Massachusetts Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Massachusetts 6.25% 6.25%

      Massachusetts Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Massachusetts 5% 9%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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