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Lithia Springs, GA vs Marietta, GA

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Is it cheaper to live in Marietta or is it cheaper to live in Lithia Springs?
- Marietta is 9.8% more expensive than Lithia Springs.

Which city has more affordable housing, Marietta or Lithia Springs?
- Marietta housing costs are 66.1% more expensive than Lithia Springs housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Lithia Springs or is Health Care more affordable in Marietta.
- Health related expenses are 0.8% more in Marietta.
 Lithia Springs, GAMarietta, GAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock109.8100
 Food & Groceries94.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.7100
 Housing74.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$434,400$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock121.1100
 Miscellaneous103.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lithia Springs    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I lived in Lithia Springs for almost a year. While there isn't much of a night life, Atlanta isn't too far away for weekend fun. Douglasville, which is about 10  More

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Over 17 years ago

I currently live in Lithia Springs. It's a very quiet town with little to do. However, the cost of living is exceptionable. The sales tax right now is 6% and home start  More

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Over 17 years ago

The weather here changes all day everyday... I've experienced this type of weather all my life so I just keep a sweater and umbrella in my car. But I've been told it's  More

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Reviews for Marietta    28 Reviews

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 10 years ago

Marietta is a great place to  More

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