Marshfield, MO vs New Madrid, MO

New Madrid is moderately more affordable than Marshfield, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Marshfield scores 71 compared to 63 for New Madrid, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marshfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marshfield is $776/month compared to $692/month in New Madrid — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Madrid is more affordable at $120,700 median vs $201,300.

Median household income in Marshfield is $67,134 compared to $51,250 in New Madrid (+31%). While Marshfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marshfield spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.2% in New Madrid.