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Marietta, GA Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$140/mo
$60/mo
$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1300/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1700/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2300/mo |
| Median Home Price | $340,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.93% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1200 |
The housing market in Marietta is competitive, with a mix of older and newer homes available. Many neighborhoods offer a suburban feel, while still being close to Atlanta. Home prices have been steadily increasing in recent years.
Cost of Living
105
+5% above national average
102
98
100
$1200
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 8% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.93% |
| <p>State 4% + County 3% + City 1%</p> | |
Georgia has a progressive state income tax with rates ranging from 1% to 5.99%
Family & Relocation
55
7.2/10
$1200/mo
City Pulse
Marietta has a relatively stroller-friendly public transit system, with accessible buses and a growing network of sidewalks and bike lanes
- Six Flags Over Georgia
- Marietta Museum of History
- Swift-Cantrell Park
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Marietta has regulations in place regarding zoning, noise ordinances, and property maintenance
Financial Tools
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- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
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📊 Marietta — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Marietta tend to be higher in the summer due to air conditioning usage, with average electricity bills increasing by 20-30% during the summer months. In the winter, natural gas bills may increase by 10-20% due to heating usage.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
Key ZIP code level tax info: property tax millage rates range from 20-30 mills, with a local surtax of 1% in some areas
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
Score 7/10: Marietta has made efforts to improve sidewalk quality and park access, but some areas still lack adequate infrastructure, and elevator access in transit can be limited
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