Marquette, WI vs Sullivan, WI

Marquette is moderately more affordable than Sullivan, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Marquette scores 76 compared to 85 for Sullivan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sullivan 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 $1,055/month in Sullivan — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marquette is more affordable at $202,800 median vs $244,500.

Median household income in Marquette is $58,125 compared to $82,500 in Sullivan (-29.5%). While Sullivan 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, more than the 15.3% in Sullivan.