Cost of Living in Marshall, WI

Population 3,806 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

73
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Marshall is a smaller Wisconsin community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $84,462 and housing costs ($233,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Marshall sits roughly 20 miles east of Madison. Median home values run roughly 33% lower than Madison's $347,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 76
Rent 68

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Marshall

The median home value in Marshall is $233,000 — 24% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $893/month, 32% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $84,462/year is 13% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Wisconsin's top state income tax rate is 7.7% and the combined sales tax is 5.4%. The climate averages highs of 56.5°F and lows of 37.6°F, with about 51.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Marshall has a cost of living index of 73 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 27% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$233,000
24% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$132,528
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$893/mo
32% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.7x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$712
1 BR
$781
2 BR
$997
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR
$1,448
Owner-occupied 73.1%
Renter-occupied 26.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$893
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,507/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.9 min
0% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.4%
Carpooled
6.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
12.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.7%
Total Sales Tax 5.4%
State rate 5.0%
Avg local rate 0.4%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$84,462
13% above avg
Per Capita Income
$31,760
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
17% below avg
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Labor Force Participation
78.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.4%
Graduate degree 3.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.1
Male median age 31.5
Female median age 37.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
56.5°F
Avg Low
37.6°F
Annual Precip
37.1"
Annual Snowfall
51.8"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 273144576979828073604532
Low °F 121525364757626051402918
Precip" 1.471.522.263.784.105.284.514.163.432.772.221.63
Snow" 13.712.87.02.60.10.00.00.00.00.63.012.0

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 50 — Good
50.4%
Good air days/yr
268
Max AQI recorded
260
PM2.5 days
105
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%
4-Year Graduation Rate
12.2:1
Student-teacher ratio
4
Public schools
1,001
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Marshall, WI?

Marshall has a cost index of 73 (100 = national average). It is 27% below the national average.

What is average rent in Marshall, WI?

The median gross rent in Marshall is $893 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Marshall?

The median home value in Marshall is $233,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Marshall?

The median household income in Marshall is $84,462 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Marshall, WI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Marshall is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.

Is Marshall, WI affordable?

Yes, Marshall is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 73 — about 27% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Marshall?

Marshall has average high temperatures of 56.5°F and average lows of 37.6°F. Annual precipitation is 37.1". Average annual snowfall is 51.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Marshall at a Glance

Population
3,806
Median Income
$84,462
Home Value
$233,000
Median Rent
$893/mo
Unemployment
4.0%
Avg High Temp
56.5°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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