Marshall, WI vs Waupun, WI

Waupun is moderately more affordable than Marshall, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Marshall scores 80 compared to 71 for Waupun, 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 $893/month compared to $830/month in Waupun — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waupun is more affordable at $167,700 median vs $233,000.

Median household income in Marshall is $84,462 compared to $66,931 in Waupun (+26.2%). 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 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 14.9% in Waupun.