Fayette, MO vs Marshfield, MO

Fayette is moderately more affordable than Marshfield, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Fayette scores 68 compared to 71 for Marshfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marshfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fayette is $855/month compared to $776/month in Marshfield — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marshfield has cheaper rent, Fayette actually has lower median home values ($128,700 vs $201,300).

Median household income in Fayette is $58,750 compared to $67,134 in Marshfield (-12.5%). While Marshfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fayette spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Marshfield.