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Cost of living in Marshall County, IA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,772/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 39,971 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $735 27%
Federal tax $507 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $315 11%
Energy $195 7%
State tax $170 6%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Marshall County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$706
per month
1 bedroom
$735
per month
2 bedroom
$958
per month
3 bedroom
$1,265
per month
4 bedroom
$1,270
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Marshall County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$72,785
per year
Individual earnings
$41,086
per year
Per capita
$32,737
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Marshall County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$134,100
Annual property tax
$2,030

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Marshall County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$134
per month · 15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas
$61
per month
Annual total
$2,340
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Marshall County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.4%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Marshall County

State and local tax rates for Iowa.

State income tax
5.7%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.9%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Marshall County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.1 min
Drive alone
76.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
7.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Marshall County

What it costs to live in Marshall County each month.

Single person
$2,772
per month
  • Rent $735
  • Energy $195
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $315
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $507
  • State tax $170
Couple
$4,240
per month
  • Rent $958
  • Energy $234
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $522
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $861
  • State tax $321
Family
$6,671
per month
  • Rent $1,265
  • Energy $292
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $792
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $861
  • State tax $321

Frequently asked questions about Marshall County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Marshall County?

In Marshall County, IA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $735 per month, a two-bedroom averages $958 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,265 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Marshall County?

In Marshall County, IA, the average household income is $72,785 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,086 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Marshall County?

The estimated cost of living in Marshall County, IA is approximately $2,772 per month for a single person, $4,240 for a couple, $6,671 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Marshall County?

The combined sales tax rate in Marshall County, IA is 6.94%, which includes the Iowa state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.94%.

Is Marshall County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Marshall County, IA would need approximately $2,772 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $72,785 per year ($6,065 per month). Marshall County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Marshall County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Marshall County, IA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Marshall County?

The average home value in Marshall County, IA is $134,100, with average annual property taxes of $2,030, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Marshall County compare to other areas?

You can compare Marshall County, IA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Marshall County is in the Marshalltown, IA metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources