Cost of Living in Marshall, VA

With a cost of living index of 131, Marshall, VA is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 31% more expensive than the national average and 27% above the Virginia state average of 104. Marshall is a small community of 3,213 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Marshall's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,947 (48% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $411,700 (35% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.2x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Marshall is $98,702, which is 31% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 24% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. While incomes are above average, they do not fully offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.