Lock Haven, PA vs Marietta, PA

Lock Haven is moderately more affordable than Marietta, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Lock Haven scores 67 compared to 78 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 Lock Haven is $794/month compared to $900/month in Marietta — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lock Haven is more affordable at $127,500 median vs $206,700.

Median household income in Lock Haven is $40,131 compared to $56,204 in Marietta (-28.6%). While Marietta is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lock Haven spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in Marietta.