Marshfield, MO vs Strafford, MO

Strafford is moderately more affordable than Marshfield, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Marshfield scores 71 compared to 67 for Strafford, 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 $767/month in Strafford — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Strafford is more affordable at $148,100 median vs $201,300.

Median household income in Marshfield is $67,134 compared to $60,670 in Strafford (+10.7%). 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 15.2% in Strafford.