Marshall, IL vs New Berlin, IL

New Berlin is moderately more affordable than Marshall, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Marshall scores 69 compared to 64 for New Berlin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marshall can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marshall is $850/month compared to $646/month in New Berlin — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Berlin has cheaper rent, Marshall actually has lower median home values ($118,500 vs $153,600).

Median household income in Marshall is $70,950 compared to $68,125 in New Berlin (+4.1%). The higher salaries in Marshall partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Marshall spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, more than the 11.4% in New Berlin.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.5°F vs 54°F). Marshall receives more rainfall at 40.8" per year compared to 38" in New Berlin.