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Is Marietta, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,05440% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$51,631about $4,303/month · 41% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$161,80051% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 15.6 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,160 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Ohio. It is number 72 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Marietta
$1,054
Loveland
$1,865
Clayton
$1,183
Bexley
$1,659
Harrison
$1,417
Dover
$1,103
Englewood
$1,109

How much do households earn in Marietta?

Under $25k
26.9%
$25k–50k
23.4%
$50k–100k
28.1%
$100k–150k
9.8%
$150k+
5.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 15.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Marietta

SizeMariettaU.S. average
Studio$1,028$1,338
1 bedroom$756$1,324
2 bedrooms$937$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,114$1,698

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

How expensive is Marietta overall?

Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
73
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
96
Other services
99
U.S. average
100

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

Taxes and bills in Marietta

🏛️ Property tax$1,584a year · 0.98% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$111a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Marietta

Commute to work15.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree28.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line19.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marietta?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $69 a month less.

Renting
$1,054
Owning
$1,123

Owning assumes a typical $161,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,180 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Marietta, OH?

Renting in Marietta costs a median of about $1,054 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,160 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Marietta cheap or expensive?

Marietta is rated OK: rent takes 24.5% of the typical household income of $51,631. It ranks 72nd cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Marietta?

The median homeowner in Marietta pays $1,584 a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.

Is Marietta more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below 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 $161,800, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.

13,203 people live in Marietta. Numbers are typical (middle) values.