Marquette, KS vs Oswego, KS

Oswego is moderately more affordable than Marquette, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Marquette scores 61 compared to 57 for Oswego, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marquette can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marquette is $733/month compared to $690/month in Oswego — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oswego is more affordable at $80,700 median vs $87,100.

Median household income in Marquette is $59,400 compared to $51,701 in Oswego (+14.9%). While Marquette is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marquette spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Oswego.