Marietta, OH vs New Lexington, OH

New Lexington is moderately more affordable than Marietta, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Marietta scores 69 compared to 61 for New Lexington, 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 Marietta is $828/month compared to $620/month in New Lexington — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Lexington is more affordable at $114,000 median vs $145,700.

Median household income in Marietta is $45,986 compared to $43,447 in New Lexington (+5.8%). Marietta does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Marietta spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17.1% in New Lexington.