salaryRent is lower than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.7 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,680 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Georgia. It is number 83 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Marietta?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Marietta
| Size | Marietta | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,567 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,457 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,720 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,967 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,977 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Marietta overall?
Everyday prices in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area are same as the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Marietta
Life in Marietta
What jobs pay in Marietta
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $139,870 | 14.1% |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | 14.3% |
| Software Developer | $132,960 | 14.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,500 | 14.9% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | 16.5% |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | 17.6% |
| Operations Manager | $111,410 | 17.7% |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | 19.6% |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,370 | 19.6% |
| Civil Engineer | $88,000 | 22.4% |
| Accountant | $85,820 | 23.0% |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | 24.9% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | 25.7% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,060 | 30.3% |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | 32.3% |
| Truck Driver | $59,100 | 33.3% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,970 | 33.4% |
| Electrician | $58,650 | 33.6% |
| Plumber | $58,380 | 33.8% |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | 38.9% |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | 41.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $46,060 | 42.8% |
| Customer Service Representative | $42,710 | 46.1% |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,350 | 50.1% |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,020 | 50.5% |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,230 | 52.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $32,850 | 60.0% |
| Cashier | $30,010 | 65.7% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | 106.7% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marietta?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,470 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $448,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,850 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Marietta, GA?
Renting in Marietta costs a median of about $1,642 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Marietta?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,680 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Marietta cheap or expensive?
Marietta is rated OK: rent takes 25.1% of the typical household income of $78,434. It ranks 83rd cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Marietta?
The median homeowner in Marietta pays $2,697 a year in property taxes, about 0.60% of the median home value.
Is Marietta more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Marietta?
The median home value in Marietta is $448,500, about 5.7 times the typical yearly household income.
62,263 people live in Marietta. Numbers are typical (middle) values.