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Is Marshfield, MA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,48942% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$104,728about $8,727/month · 20% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$675,300103% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.4 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $99,560 a year. That is $48 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Massachusetts. It is number 74 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Marshfield
$2,489
Hingham
$1,326
Williamstown
$1,571
The Pinehills
$3,110
North Westport
$1,834
Bellingham
$2,217
Bliss Corner
$1,697

How much do households earn in Marshfield?

Under $25k
14.9%
$25k–50k
8.8%
$50k–100k
30.5%
$100k–150k
25.3%
$150k+
17.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 42.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Marshfield

SizeMarshfieldU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,221$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,244$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,941$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Marshfield overall?

Everyday prices in Massachusetts overall are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
128
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
152
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Marshfield, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Marshfield

🏛️ Property tax$6,553a year · 0.97% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$148a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Marshfield

Commute to work29.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree49.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line17.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marshfield?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,197 a month less.

Renting
$2,489
Owning
$4,686

Owning assumes a typical $675,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $67,530 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Marshfield, MA?

Renting in Marshfield costs a median of about $2,489 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.

How much do I need to make to live in Marshfield?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $99,560 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Marshfield cheap or expensive?

Marshfield is rated OK: rent takes 28.5% of the typical household income of $104,728. It ranks 74th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Marshfield?

The median homeowner in Marshfield pays $6,553 a year in property taxes, about 0.97% of the median home value.

Is Marshfield more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Massachusetts are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Marshfield?

The median home value in Marshfield is $675,300, about 6.4 times the typical yearly household income.

5,161 people live in Marshfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.