Chisholm, MN vs Marshall, MN

Chisholm is moderately more affordable than Marshall, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Chisholm scores 63 compared to 72 for Marshall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marshall can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chisholm is $785/month compared to $742/month in Marshall — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marshall has cheaper rent, Chisholm actually has lower median home values ($108,100 vs $198,900).

Median household income in Chisholm is $54,815 compared to $64,636 in Marshall (-15.2%). While Marshall is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chisholm spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Marshall.