Marshall, MN vs St. James, MN

St. James is moderately more affordable than Marshall, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Marshall scores 72 compared to 67 for St. James, 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 $742/month compared to $805/month in St. James — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marshall has cheaper rent, St. James actually has lower median home values ($109,600 vs $198,900).

Median household income in Marshall is $64,636 compared to $57,031 in St. James (+13.3%). 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 Marshall spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in St. James.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.4°F vs 44.6°F). St. James receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 28" in Marshall.