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Is Marshfield, MO expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 11 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$67362% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$72,952about $6,079/month · 16% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$204,70038% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $26,920 a year. That is $13 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Missouri cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Missouri. It is number 4 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Marshfield
$673
Boonville
$773
Dexter
$955
Pacific
$1,122
Nevada
$1,011
Aurora
$1,265
Sappington
$1,372

How much do households earn in Marshfield?

Under $25k
19.6%
$25k–50k
18.4%
$50k–100k
45.9%
$100k–150k
8.3%
$150k+
5.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 13.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Marshfield

SizeMarshfieldU.S. average
1 bedroom$662$1,324
2 bedrooms$759$1,509
3 bedrooms$981$1,698

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

How expensive is Marshfield overall?

Everyday prices in Missouri overall are 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
70
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
79
Other services
95
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 Missouri figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Marshfield

🏛️ Property tax$1,259a year · 0.62% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$124a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Marshfield

Commute to work22.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree19%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home64.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line18.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marshfield?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $747 a month less.

Renting
$673
Owning
$1,420

Owning assumes a typical $204,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,470 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Marshfield, MO?

Renting in Marshfield costs a median of about $673 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $26,920 a year, or $13 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Marshfield cheap or expensive?

Marshfield is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.1% of the typical household income of $72,952. It ranks 4th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Marshfield?

The median homeowner in Marshfield pays $1,259 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.

Is Marshfield more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Missouri are 9% below 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 $204,700, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

7,696 people live in Marshfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.