Bismarck, ND vs Mansfield, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bismarck
72.8
#819 nationally
Mansfield
77.2
#268 nationally
Bismarck leads in median household income ($76,014 vs $36,892). Mansfield leads in cost of living index (76 vs 106). Bismarck leads in average commute (15.7 min vs 19.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bismarck, ND | Mansfield, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#819) | 77.2 (#268) |
| Population | 75,092 | 46,824 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,424 | $154,902 |
| Median Household Income | $76,014 | $36,892 |
| Average Commute | 15.7 min | 19.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 76 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.2 | R+42.3 |
C-
72.8 Score
Bismarck, ND
North Dakota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$383,424
Population
75,092
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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C+
77.2 Score
Mansfield, OH
Small-town Ohio affordability
Median Home
$154,902
Population
46,824
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Midwest
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