Kirby, TX vs Marshall, TX

Marshall is moderately more affordable than Kirby, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Kirby scores 80 compared to 70 for Marshall, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kirby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kirby is $1,114/month compared to $929/month in Marshall — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marshall is more affordable at $133,000 median vs $159,000.

Median household income in Kirby is $58,700 compared to $49,817 in Marshall (+17.8%). While Kirby is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kirby spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 22.4% in Marshall.

Climate-wise, Kirby is notably warmer with an average of 69.6°F compared to 65.3°F in Marshall. Marshall receives more rainfall at 50.3" per year compared to 32.4" in Kirby.