What is the cost of living in Marshall, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Marshall has an overall cost of living index of 87, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Marshall has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Marshall ranks as #60 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Marshall ranks as the #359 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Marshall Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Marshall. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Marshall is 96.
The Groceries index in Marshall is 100.
The Health index in Marshall is 65.
The Housing index in Marshall is 102.
The Transportation index in Marshall is 103.
The Utilities index in Marshall is 96.
| Living Expense | Marshall | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 65 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 100 | 100 |
Marshall Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Marshall, TX Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Texas, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Marshall is $162,205.
The Median Rent in Marshall is $949.
The Median Income in Marshall is $55,089.
The Home Value To Income in Marshall is 2.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Marshall is 0.21x.
Marshall, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Marshall Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Marshall Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Marshall Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Marshall Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Marshall
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Marshall. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Shreveport, LA has a cost of living index of 94, 1.1x Marshall.
Longview, TX has a cost of living index of 95, 1.1x Marshall.
Kilgore, TX has a cost of living index of 93, 1.1x Marshall.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Marshall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport, LA | 180,982 | 94 | 1.1x |
| Longview, TX | 82,923 | 95 | 1.1x |
| Kilgore, TX | 13,470 | 93 | 1.1x |
| Henderson, TX | 13,385 | 92 | 1.1x |
| Red Chute, LA | 6,526 | 97 | 1.1x |
