Marietta, OH Cost of Living


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Marietta cost of living score
79.1
Less expensive
20.9% lower
than the US average
4.4% lower
than the Ohio average
Marietta, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.9% lower than the U.S. average and 4.4% higher than the average for Ohio.

Marietta, OH

Housing costs in Marietta?
A typical home costs $175,700, which is 48.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.8% less expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marietta costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.5% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Marietta?
To live comfortably in Marietta, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $33,840 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marietta?
The cost of living in Marietta, OH is relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. According to the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER), Marietta's cost of living index is below the national average. Groceries, health care, and transportation are all significantly cheaper than the national median. Housing costs are also lower than average, making it an attractive option for those looking for an affordable place to live. Overall, Marietta offers a good quality of life at a price that won't break the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMariettaOhioUnited States
  79.182.7100.0
  99.496.1100
  104.888.7100.0
  50.961.6100.0
  $175,700$197,000$338,100
  109.3%100.0%100.0%
  60.683.9100.0
  87.589.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

Can safely go to grocery store in the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Long, gray, dreary  More

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Over 18 years ago

A nice quiet college community that is relatively crime free.Population is around 15,000. Reasonable proximity to Pittsburgh (1.5 hrs),Columbus (2hrs) and Cleveland  More

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