Marietta, GA vs Marina, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Marietta
66.3
#1559 nationally
Marina
63.9
#1731 nationally
Marietta leads in cost of living index (116 vs 159). Marina leads in walk score (46 vs 36). Marina leads in median household income ($85,783 vs $67,589).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marietta, GA | Marina, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1559) | 63.9 (#1731) |
| Population | 62,769 | 22,833 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $477,989 | $871,019 |
| Median Household Income | $67,589 | $85,783 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+29.9 |
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66.3 Score
Marietta, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$477,989
Population
62,769
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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63.9 Score
Marina, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$871,019
Population
22,833
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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