Edgar, WI vs Marshall, WI

Edgar is moderately more affordable than Marshall, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Edgar scores 70 compared to 80 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 Edgar is $807/month compared to $893/month in Marshall — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edgar is more affordable at $165,900 median vs $233,000.

Median household income in Edgar is $61,442 compared to $84,462 in Marshall (-27.3%). 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 Edgar spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Marshall.