Loyal, WI vs Marshall, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Loyal is 18.1% cheaper than Marshall. With a cost index of 65 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Loyal to Marshall should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Loyal is $757/month compared to $893/month in Marshall — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Loyal is more affordable at $114,700 median vs $233,000.

Median household income in Loyal is $63,750 compared to $84,462 in Marshall (-24.5%). 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 Loyal spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Marshall.