What is the cost of living in Marietta, GA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Marietta has an overall cost of living index of 118, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Georgia, Marietta has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Georgia's index of 95.
The standard of living in Marietta ranks as #136 most affordable out of the 157 places we measured in Georgia. By definition, that implies Marietta ranks as the #21 most expensive place in the Peach State.
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Marietta Cost Of Living Vs. Georgia
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Marietta. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Marietta is 103.
The Groceries index in Marietta is 97.
The Health index in Marietta is 155.
The Housing index in Marietta is 98.
The Transportation index in Marietta is 102.
The Utilities index in Marietta is 99.
| Living Expense | Marietta | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 155 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 101 | 100 |
Marietta Cost Of Living Compared To Georgia Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Marietta, GA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Georgia, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Marietta is $471,587.
The Median Rent in Marietta is $1,586.
The Median Income in Marietta is $72,725.
The Home Value To Income in Marietta is 6.5x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Marietta is 0.26x.
Marietta, GA Costs By Category
Detailed Marietta Services costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Marietta Groceries costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Marietta Health costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Marietta Transportation costs vs. Georgia
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Marietta
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Marietta. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Sandy Springs, GA has a cost of living index of 135, 1.1x Marietta.
Roswell, GA has a cost of living index of 129, 1.1x Marietta.
Alpharetta, GA has a cost of living index of 137, 1.2x Marietta.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Marietta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Springs, GA | 107,087 | 135 | 1.1x |
| Roswell, GA | 92,621 | 129 | 1.1x |
| Alpharetta, GA | 66,855 | 137 | 1.2x |
| Smyrna, GA | 56,633 | 118 | 1.0x |
| Dunwoody, GA | 51,758 | 136 | 1.2x |
| Woodstock, GA | 37,381 | 111 | 0.9x |
| Kennesaw, GA | 34,605 | 106 | 0.9x |
| Decatur, GA | 24,518 | 148 | 1.3x |
| Acworth, GA | 22,473 | 103 | 0.9x |
| Powder Springs, GA | 18,009 | 102 | 0.9x |
