2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Marietta, GA vs Johns Creek, GA

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Is it cheaper to live in Johns Creek or is it cheaper to live in Marietta?
- Johns Creek is 3.2% more expensive than Marietta.

Which city has more affordable housing, Johns Creek or Marietta?
- Johns Creek housing costs are 40.4% more expensive than Marietta housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Marietta or is Health Care more affordable in Johns Creek.
- Health related expenses are 0.1% more in Johns Creek.
 Marietta, GAJohns Creek, GAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock113.3100
 Food & Groceries98.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.8100
 Housing124.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$621,100$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock130.4100
 Miscellaneous104.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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