2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Marshall, MI vs Columbia City, IN

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Is it cheaper to live in Columbia City or is it cheaper to live in Marshall?
- Columbia City is 1.1% more expensive than Marshall.

Which city has more affordable housing, Columbia City or Marshall?
- Columbia City housing costs are 3.3% more expensive than Marshall housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Marshall or is Health Care more affordable in Columbia City.
- Health related expenses are 1.4% more in Columbia City.
 Marshall, MIColumbia City, INUnited States
 Overall  Unlock83.4100
 Food & Groceries93.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock95.7100
 Housing63.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$236,400$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock81.9100
 Miscellaneous92.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Marshall    1 Reviews

Marshall has gone way down since the time I was born to today. Downtown used to be services with things you needed, back when. Now it's a few bars, antique stores, and  More

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Reviews for Columbia City    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I amy trying to respond to your posting: My grandparents lived in the house across from the Sidney School. My grandfather was the head custodian. He had owned the  More

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