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Marshall, IL vs Normal, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Normal or is it cheaper to live in Marshall?
- Normal is 12.2% more expensive than Marshall.

Which city has more affordable housing, Normal or Marshall?
- Normal housing costs are 53.9% more expensive than Marshall housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Marshall or is Health Care more affordable in Normal.
- Health related expenses are 3.0% less in Normal.
 Marshall, ILNormal, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock82.1100
 Food & Groceries92.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock109.0100
 Housing39.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$209,800$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock69.8100
 Miscellaneous97.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Marshall    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Very nice community, great sports programs for kids, camping and walking trails available at local state park and a couple of other nearby  More

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Over 16 years ago

We moved here a year ago and we love the the school system and everyone is very  More

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Reviews for Normal    5 Reviews

While not a perfect town by any stretch of the imagination, I have lived in Normal my entire life and I have to say that there are FAR worse places one could live. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

I would like to know more about the quality of education at Illinois State  More

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With relatively low crime, good schools and excellent access to higher education, Normal is a great place to raise a family. The city is trying to update its city center  More

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