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Cost of Living in Marietta, GA

Population 62,263 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,586
Median home value$448,500
Median household income$72,725

The median rent in Marietta, GA is $1,586/month, 14% higher than the Georgia median and 12% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $448,500, 35% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $72,725 a year, 6% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 26.2%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $63,440/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 6.2×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,268/mo

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Marietta vs. Georgia vs. U.S.

MariettaGeorgiaU.S.
Median rent$1,586$1,393$1,413
Median home value$448,500$303,300$332,700
Median household income$72,725$77,353$80,734
Homeownership rate47.2%65.7%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher47.4%34.9%35.7%
Poverty rate12.8%13.4%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.8%5.1%5.2%
Work from home19.3%15.9%15.1%
Median age34.837.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Marietta, GA?

The median gross rent in Marietta, GA is $1,586 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Marietta, GA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $63,440 a year in gross income.

Is Marietta, GA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 12% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 6.2 times the median household income.

Other cities in Georgia

Atlanta, GARent $1,711 · Income $85,652Columbus, GARent $1,106 · Income $58,073Augusta-Richmond County, GARent $1,142 · Income $55,485Macon-Bibb County, GARent $1,066 · Income $51,234Savannah, GARent $1,382 · Income $57,137Athens-Clarke County, GARent $1,219 · Income $52,974

Cities with a similar cost of living

Hesperia, CARent $1,590 · Income $72,160Palm Bay, FLRent $1,601 · Income $72,614Lompoc, CARent $1,589 · Income $72,004Palm Springs, CARent $1,562 · Income $73,119Cathedral City, CARent $1,601 · Income $73,572Prescott Valley, AZRent $1,580 · Income $74,569

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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