Marquette, WI vs Siren, WI

Siren is moderately more affordable than Marquette, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Marquette scores 76 compared to 70 for Siren, 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 $889/month compared to $755/month in Siren — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Siren is more affordable at $172,500 median vs $202,800.

Median household income in Marquette is $58,125 compared to $39,688 in Siren (+46.5%). 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 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 22.8% in Siren.