Colfax, WI vs Marshall, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Colfax is 17.1% cheaper than Marshall. With a cost index of 66 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Colfax to Marshall should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Colfax is $699/month compared to $893/month in Marshall — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Colfax is more affordable at $157,000 median vs $233,000.

Median household income in Colfax is $59,842 compared to $84,462 in Marshall (-29.1%). 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 Colfax spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Marshall.