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Is Marianna, FL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$90349% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$43,586about $3,632/month · 50% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$98,70070% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,120 a year. That is $17 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Florida. It is number 4 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Marianna
$903
Ormond-by-the-Sea
$1,509
West Miami
$2,441
Neptune Beach
$2,755
Balm
$2,400
Broadview Park
$1,977
Kathleen
$1,312

How much do households earn in Marianna?

Under $25k
29.7%
$25k–50k
33.8%
$50k–100k
26.0%
$100k–150k
1.5%
$150k+
1.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 2.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Marianna

SizeMariannaU.S. average
2 bedrooms$888$1,509
3 bedrooms$979$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Marianna overall?

Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
90
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Marianna, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Marianna

🏛️ Property tax$475a year · 0.48% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$216a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Marianna

Commute to work23.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree14.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home56.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line22.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marianna?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $218 a month less than renting.

Renting
$903
Owning
$685

Owning assumes a typical $98,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,870 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Marianna, FL?

Renting in Marianna costs a median of about $903 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Marianna?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,120 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Marianna cheap or expensive?

Marianna is rated OK: rent takes 24.9% of the typical household income of $43,586. It ranks 4th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Marianna?

The median homeowner in Marianna pays $475 a year in property taxes, about 0.48% of the median home value.

Is Marianna more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Marianna?

The median home value in Marianna is $98,700, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

7,150 people live in Marianna. Numbers are typical (middle) values.