Is Mansfield cheaper than Nashville?

Yes. Typical rent in Mansfield is $1,276 a month versus $1,730 in Nashville — 26% cheaper. Median household income is $93,248 in Mansfield compared with $71,328 in Nashville, so Mansfield has the stronger local pay picture.

Which city is safer, Mansfield or Nashville?

Mansfield is safer on this comparison. Its crime index is 109 versus 140 in Nashville — 22% lower (100 is the national average). Citywide indexes still hide neighborhood variation, so walk the block you would actually rent.

Which city has better schools, Mansfield or Nashville?

School composites are close: A- in Mansfield and A- in Nashville. Tour specific campuses rather than picking a city on the letter grade alone.

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City comparison

Mansfield, TX vs Nashville, TN

Mansfield, TX versus Nashville, TN is a real move, not a trivia matchup. This comparison uses the same 2026 neighborhood report data we publish on each city page — typical rent, median household income, crime indexes, school composites, and typical weather — so you can see which city actually fits how you live, work, and spend. Typical rents sit near $1,276 a month in Mansfield and $1,730 in Nashville, and median household income lands at $93,248 versus $71,328. Open either city's full report when you want the block-level detail behind these headlines.

Mansfield takes affordability, job market, safety, and weather. The widest gap is median income, where Mansfield leads by 31% — the kind of spread you feel in a monthly budget or a nightly walk, not just on a chart. Read the category rows as a filter: if cheaper housing would change your life more than a stronger job market, weight rent first. If you are moving with kids, weight schools and crime. If you picked a city after one good weekend, use the weather and income rows to test whether that weekend survives a full year.

Numbers below are citywide, not a guarantee about the street you will actually live on. Two ZIP codes in Mansfield can feel further apart than Mansfield and Nashville do on paper. Use this page to pick a city, then use the Mansfield and Nashville reports to pick a neighborhood — and visit in the season you like least before you sign anything.

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Mansfield, TX

Rent: $1,276/mo
Median income: $93,248
Crime index: 109
Schools: A-
Weather: 65°F

Nashville, TN

Rent: $1,730/mo
Median income: $71,328
Crime index: 140
Schools: A-
Weather: 79°F

Rent

26% cheaper

Mansfield rent is 26% cheaper than Nashville

Mansfield

Winner

$1,276/mo

Nashville

$1,730/mo

What this means for your life

Typical rent runs $1,276 a month in Mansfield versus $1,730 in Nashville, so Mansfield is 26% cheaper. That's roughly $454/month back in your pocket — $5,448/year. Over five years that's $27,240 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Nashville, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Mansfield is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.

Median income

31% higher

Mansfield's median income is 31% higher than Nashville

Mansfield

Winner

$93,248

Nashville

$71,328

What this means for your life

Median household income is $93,248 in Mansfield versus $71,328 in Nashville, so typical pay runs 31% higher in Mansfield — about $21,920 more household income a year. Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Mansfield is the stronger labor market on paper. Nashville can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.

Crime index

22% lower crime

Mansfield's crime index is 22% lower than Nashville

Mansfield

Winner

109 (100 = avg)

Nashville

140 (100 = avg)

What this means for your life

Mansfield's crime index is 109 versus 140 in Nashville (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 22% lower in Mansfield. That gap is meaningful day-to-day — it affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Mansfield is the easier city. Nashville can still work if you pick the right pocket — just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.

School scores

Neck and neck

Mansfield and Nashville are about even on school scores.

Mansfield

A- · 84/100

Nashville

A- · 84/100

What this means for your life

School composites are effectively even (A- in Mansfield, A- in Nashville). For families with kids this is a warning if you assumed one city was obviously better — at this range the campus, not the city name, decides it. Tour the zoned elementary you would actually use.

Typical weather

13% more comfortable

Mansfield weather is 13% more comfortable than Nashville

Mansfield

Winner

65°F typical

Nashville

79°F typical

What this means for your life

Mansfield scores 13% more comfortable on this page's weather index, which rewards temperatures closer to a livable outdoor day. Typical temperatures sit around 65°F in Mansfield and 79°F in Nashville. Mansfield reads as mild, livable temperatures; Nashville reads as warm weather most of the year. The comfort edge is real but not a personality transplant. If you already know you want Nashville's season, a modest index lead should not talk you out of it. If you are undecided, Mansfield is the city where the forecast fights you less.

Fit check

Who should choose Mansfield

Career-focused movers who want salary upside plus year-round outdoor access

Mansfield is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 26% cheaper here at about $1,276 a month. Choose Mansfield if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.

It is also a match for career-focused movers who want salary upside and year-round outdoor access. Median household income runs 31% higher ($93,248), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two — around 65°F. That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.

Mansfield is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 22% lower than Nashville (109 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.

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Fit check

Who should choose Nashville

People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Nashville

On these five categories Mansfield takes the scoreboard, so you should not choose Nashville because the stats are kinder — they are not. Choose Nashville only if a job offer, family, a specific neighborhood, or a life you already started there outweighs the box score. Plenty of good moves ignore the aggregate; just do it on purpose.

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Bottom line

Mansfield vs Nashville, called

If the job market is your priority, Mansfield is the clear choice.

If cost of living matters more to you, Mansfield pulls ahead.

For most movers comparing these two cities, Mansfield offers the better overall package.

Common questions

Mansfield vs Nashville FAQ

Is Mansfield cheaper than Nashville?: Yes. Typical rent in Mansfield is $1,276 a month versus $1,730 in Nashville — 26% cheaper. Median household income is $93,248 in Mansfield compared with $71,328 in Nashville, so Mansfield has the stronger local pay picture.
Which city is safer, Mansfield or Nashville?: Mansfield is safer on this comparison. Its crime index is 109 versus 140 in Nashville — 22% lower (100 is the national average). Citywide indexes still hide neighborhood variation, so walk the block you would actually rent.
Which city has better schools, Mansfield or Nashville?: School composites are close: A- in Mansfield and A- in Nashville. Tour specific campuses rather than picking a city on the letter grade alone.

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