Marshfield, WI vs New London, WI

Marshfield, WI and New London, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.7% difference in their overall index. Marshfield scores 70 while New London scores 71 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Marshfield is $798/month compared to $822/month in New London — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marshfield has cheaper rent, New London actually has lower median home values ($162,800 vs $169,900).

Median household income in Marshfield is $59,294 compared to $61,447 in New London (-3.5%). While New London 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 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in New London.