Burlington, WI vs Marshall, WI

Marshall is moderately more affordable than Burlington, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Burlington scores 85 compared to 80 for Marshall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Burlington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $967/month compared to $893/month in Marshall — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marshall is more affordable at $233,000 median vs $268,300.

Median household income in Burlington is $81,658 compared to $84,462 in Marshall (-3.3%). Marshall offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Burlington spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Marshall.