Marietta, GA Cost of Living


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Marietta cost of living score
109.8
More expensive
9.8% higher
than the US average
16.2% higher
than the Georgia average
Marietta, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 109.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.8% higher than the U.S. average and 16.2% higher than the average for Georgia.

Marietta, GA

Housing costs in Marietta?
A typical home costs $434,400, which is 28.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 40.9% more expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marietta costs $1,580 per month, which is 10.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 19.0% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Marietta?
To live comfortably in Marietta, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $83,160 for a family, and $56,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marietta?
The cost of living in Marietta, GA is 112.1 compared to the US average of 100. This means that overall living expenses are higher than the national average for groceries, housing, transportation, health care and other goods and services. The median value of a house in Marietta is $434,400 which is significantly higher than the US average house value of $338,100. With higher costs for housing and other goods it can be more expensive to live in Marietta than most places in the US.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMariettaGeorgiaUnited States
  109.894.5100.0
  98.695.5100
  98.799.8100.0
  124.182.4100.0
  $434,400$308,200$338,100
  100.1%103.2%100.0%
  121.1105.1100.0
  104.483.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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There is nothing that stands out about Marietta. Except for the fact that there are plenty of churches. You will have to own a car to get around, as most of the suburb  More

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I lived in both Marietta and Kennesaw Georgia in the 90's. It is a traditional sold Southern city with lots of good qualities. The town square is very quaint and there  More

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Over 9 years ago

Marietta is a great place to  More

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