Cost of Living in Marshfield, VT

With a cost of living index of 84, Marshfield, VT is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 16% cheaper than the national average and 8% below the Vermont state average of 92. Marshfield is a small community of 431 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Marshfield's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,136 (14% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $169,300 (44% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.1x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Marshfield is $81,875, which is 9% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.