What is a pro or con of living in Marietta, Ohiocompared to Altoona, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 47% more expensive in Marietta.

What salary do I need to live in Marietta, Ohio copmared to Altoona, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Altoona, Pennsylvania should increase to $51,671 in Marietta, Ohio (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALTOONA vs. MARIETTA
Cost of Living Comparison

Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Marietta, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marietta, Ohio is 3.3% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,671 in Marietta, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Marietta, Ohio is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Marietta
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania

Altoona, PA vs. Marietta, OH

Compared to Altoona, Marietta is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

69.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.8% higher

Commute

26.5% lower

Health

19.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Marietta, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

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Altoona, PA vs. Marietta, OH

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