Lima, OH vs Marietta, OH

Lima is moderately more affordable than Marietta, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Lima scores 65 compared to 69 for Marietta, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Marietta can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lima is $865/month compared to $828/month in Marietta — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marietta has cheaper rent, Lima actually has lower median home values ($95,900 vs $145,700).

Median household income in Lima is $43,370 compared to $45,986 in Marietta (-5.7%). The higher salaries in Marietta partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lima spend roughly 23.9% of their income on rent, more than the 21.6% in Marietta.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 54.3°F). Marietta receives more rainfall at 42.5" per year compared to 35.8" in Lima.