Duluth, GA vs Marietta, GA

Marietta is moderately more affordable than Duluth, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Duluth scores 119 compared to 113 for Marietta, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Duluth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Duluth is $1,785/month compared to $1,491/month in Marietta — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marietta has cheaper rent, Duluth actually has lower median home values ($366,000 vs $401,100).

Median household income in Duluth is $95,580 compared to $70,086 in Marietta (+36.4%). While Duluth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Duluth spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, less than the 25.5% in Marietta.