Cost of living in Marshall County, IN
Population 46,225 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Marshall County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Marshall County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Marshall County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Marshall County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Marshall County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Indiana.
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.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Marshall County
What it costs to live in Marshall County each month.
- Rent $781
- Energy $199
- Water $50
- Groceries $318
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $508
- State tax $105
- Rent $950
- Energy $239
- Water $60
- Groceries $527
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $784
- State tax $173
- Rent $1,187
- Energy $298
- Water $70
- Groceries $800
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $784
- State tax $173
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, IN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $781 per month, a two-bedroom averages $950 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,187 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Marshall County?
In Marshall County, IN, the average household income is $68,041 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,143 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, IN is approximately $2,761 per month for a single person, $4,017 for a couple, $6,382 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, IN is 7.00%, which includes the Indiana state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Marshall County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Marshall County, IN would need approximately $2,761 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $68,041 per year ($5,670 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, IN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.0% 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, IN is $184,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,260, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Marshall County compare to other areas?
You can compare Marshall County, IN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Marshall County is in the Plymouth, IN 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