Marietta, OH vs Wellington, OH

Marietta, OH and Wellington, OH have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.7% difference in their overall index. Marietta scores 69 while Wellington scores 70 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Marietta is $828/month compared to $757/month in Wellington — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wellington has cheaper rent, Marietta actually has lower median home values ($145,700 vs $181,400).

Median household income in Marietta is $45,986 compared to $68,510 in Wellington (-32.9%). While Wellington 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 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in Wellington.