Fond du Lac, WI vs Marshfield, WI

Fond du Lac, WI and Marshfield, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.8% difference in their overall index. Fond du Lac scores 73 while Marshfield scores 70 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fond du Lac is $905/month compared to $798/month in Marshfield — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marshfield has cheaper rent, Fond du Lac actually has lower median home values ($161,300 vs $169,900).

Median household income in Fond du Lac is $61,620 compared to $59,294 in Marshfield (+3.9%). The higher salaries in Fond du Lac partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fond du Lac spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Marshfield.