Houston, Texas vs. Marietta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marietta, Georgia is 17.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $469,429 in Marietta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marietta, Georgia is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Marietta
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Marietta, GA
Compared to Houston, Marietta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher