Marietta, GA  Cost of Living

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Marietta, GA Cost of Living

Marietta, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 109.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 9.8 percent higher than the U.S. average and 16.2 percent higher than the average for Georgia.

A typical home costs $434,400, which is 28.5 percent more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 40.9 percent more expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marietta costs $1,580 per month, which is 10.5 percent more than the national average of $1,430 and 19.0 percent more than the state average of $1,280.

To live comfortably in Marietta, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $83,160 for a family, and $56,000 for a single person is recommended.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Marietta is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Marietta, Georgia is more expensive.

Marietta cost of living is 109.8

COST OF LIVINGMariettaGeorgiaUSA
  109.894.5100
  98.695.5100
  98.799.8100
  124.182.4100
  $434,400$308,200$338,100
  100.1103.2100
  121.1105.1100
  104.483.8100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Marietta    28 Reviews
    Incredibly Average, but Affordable - 10/28/2022
    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... Read More

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    Old Southern town that's all grown up - 7/20/2020
    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... Read More

    Marietta - 11/6/2015
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    ZIP CODES IN MARIETTA, GA
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