Population
Marietta
61,773
Smyrna
56,285
Median Income
Marietta
$70,086
Smyrna
$96,780
Home Value
Marietta
$401,100
Smyrna
$409,000
Rent
Marietta
$1,491
Smyrna
$1,682
Crime Rate
Marietta
2.98
Smyrna
N/A
Cost of Living
Marietta
130.3
Smyrna
155.0
Avg Temp
Marietta
N/A
Smyrna
N/A
Unemployment
Marietta
3.9%
Smyrna
3.9%
How Similar Are Marietta & Smyrna?
Smyrna is Marietta's #9 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Marietta
61,773
Smyrna
56,285
Both cities have similar populations — Marietta at 61,773 and Smyrna at 56,285.
Political Leaning
Marietta
42.0%
Smyrna
42.0%
Both cities lean Democratic with similar vote shares — 0% difference.
Unemployment
Marietta
3.9%
Smyrna
3.9%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 1% difference.
Median Income
Marietta
$70,086
Smyrna
$96,780
Smyrna has a 28% higher median income than Marietta.
Home Values
Marietta
$401,100
Smyrna
$409,000
Both cities have similar home values — just a 2% difference.
Education
Marietta
31.3%
Smyrna
42.2%
Smyrna has a 26% higher education than Marietta.
Demographics
Marietta
43.7%
Smyrna
44.3%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 1% difference.
Cost of Living
Marietta
130.3
Smyrna
155.0
Smyrna has a 16% higher cost of living than Marietta.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Marietta and Smyrna share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Smyrna
Smyrna leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Marietta leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDMarietta scores 107.1 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 147.9 in Smyrna. Marietta scores 103.6 on the food index (100 = national avg) vs 124.0 in Smyrna. Marietta has a living wage (1 adult) of $57,321 vs $68,219 in Smyrna (16% lower).
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Housing Market — Smyrna leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMarietta has a median property tax of $2,477 vs $3,323 in Smyrna (25% lower). Smyrna has a vacancy rate of 7.2% compared to 8.5% in Marietta. Smyrna has a owner-occupied of 56.8% compared to 47.2% in Marietta.
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Jobs & Economy — Smyrna leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSmyrna has a work from home of 28.5% compared to 17.0% in Marietta. Smyrna has a per capita income of $63,475 vs $43,074 in Marietta (32% higher). Smyrna has a poverty rate of 9.6% compared to 12.7% in Marietta.
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Schools & Education — Smyrna leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauSmyrna has a bachelor's degree or higher of 42.2% compared to 31.3% in Marietta. Smyrna has a high school diploma or higher of 50.3% compared to 43.0% in Marietta.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMarietta has a population of 61,773, about 1.1x the size of Smyrna (56,285).
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Marietta
Smyrna
Healthcare
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Transportation & Commute — Marietta leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMarietta has a public transit of 1.2% compared to 0.4% in Smyrna. Smyrna has a work from home of 28.5% compared to 17.0% in Marietta. Marietta has a drive alone of 64.9% compared to 61.4% in Smyrna.
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