Marietta, GA vs Peachtree Corners, GA

Marietta is moderately more affordable than Peachtree Corners, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Marietta scores 113 compared to 123 for Peachtree Corners, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Peachtree Corners can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marietta is $1,491/month compared to $1,617/month in Peachtree Corners — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marietta is more affordable at $401,100 median vs $467,300.

Median household income in Marietta is $70,086 compared to $81,413 in Peachtree Corners (-13.9%). While Peachtree Corners is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marietta spend roughly 25.5% of their income on rent, more than the 23.8% in Peachtree Corners.