Chamblee, GA vs Marietta, GA

Marietta is moderately more affordable than Chamblee, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Chamblee scores 122 compared to 113 for Marietta, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chamblee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chamblee is $1,775/month compared to $1,491/month in Marietta — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marietta is more affordable at $401,100 median vs $407,900.

Median household income in Chamblee is $81,774 compared to $70,086 in Marietta (+16.7%). While Chamblee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chamblee spend roughly 26% of their income on rent, more than the 25.5% in Marietta.