salaryRent 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. Commutes are short, about 14.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $32,880 a year. That is $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Wisconsin cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Wisconsin. It is number 4 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Marshfield?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Marshfield
| Size | Marshfield | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $741 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $811 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,027 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,193 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,620 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Marshfield overall?
Everyday prices in Wisconsin overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Marshfield, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Marshfield
Life in Marshfield
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marshfield?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $412 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $177,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,780 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Marshfield, WI?
Renting in Marshfield costs a median of about $822 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Marshfield?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $32,880 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Marshfield cheap or expensive?
Marshfield is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.7% of the typical household income of $62,992. It ranks 4th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Marshfield?
The median homeowner in Marshfield pays $2,998 a year in property taxes, about 1.69% of the median home value.
Is Marshfield more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Wisconsin are 6% 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 $177,800, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
18,700 people live in Marshfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.