2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Marion, IL vs Riverdale, GA

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Is it cheaper to live in Riverdale or is it cheaper to live in Marion?
- Riverdale is 18.8% more expensive than Marion.

Which city has more affordable housing, Riverdale or Marion?
- Riverdale housing costs are 33.6% more expensive than Marion housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Marion or is Health Care more affordable in Riverdale.
- Health related expenses are 23.9% less in Riverdale.
 Marion, ILRiverdale, GAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock92.3100
 Food & Groceries93.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.2100
 Housing41.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$233,600$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock122.4100
 Miscellaneous115.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I moved from Marion, IL a short time ago and would like to explain what happened to me there. My house was shot by a BB gun several times and ruined some of the siding.  More

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Over 18 years ago

marion is a great place for young people to get going in thier lives. marion is also a great place to retire at. marion needs more young people spots and i think marion  More

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Reviews for Riverdale    2 Reviews

Small city right outside of Atlanta GA.   More

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Over 19 years ago

The Riverdale area is an up and coming area. This area is already on the bus line, close to highways, and less than 10 miles to the  More

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