Population
Marietta
130
Spencer
126
Median Income
Marietta
N/A
Spencer
$57,917
Home Value
Marietta
$127,100
Spencer
$137,500
Rent
Marietta
$713
Spencer
$425
Crime Rate
Marietta
N/A
Spencer
N/A
Cost of Living
Marietta
76.4
Spencer
79.8
Avg Temp
Marietta
N/A
Spencer
N/A
Unemployment
Marietta
14.0%
Spencer
0.0%
How Similar Are Marietta & Spencer?
Spencer is Marietta's #8 most similar city
4 of 7 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Marietta
130
Spencer
126
Both cities have similar populations — Marietta at 130 and Spencer at 126.
Political Leaning
Marietta
63.5%
Spencer
73.5%
Both cities lean Republican, but Spencer has a stronger Republican lean (14% difference).
Unemployment
Marietta
14.0%
Spencer
0.0%
Marietta's unemployment is significantly higher than Spencer's — 100% difference.
Home Values
Marietta
$127,100
Spencer
$137,500
Both cities have similar home values — just a 8% difference.
Education
Marietta
13.1%
Spencer
11.9%
Both cities have similar education — just a 9% difference.
Demographics
Marietta
35.4%
Spencer
94.4%
Spencer's demographics is significantly higher than Marietta's — 63% difference.
Cost of Living
Marietta
76.4
Spencer
79.8
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 4% difference.
4 out of 7 key metrics match within 10%. Marietta and Spencer share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Marietta
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Spencer
Marietta leads in 2 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Marietta leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDMarietta has a fair market rent (1br) of $748 vs $986 in Spencer (24% lower). Spencer scores 59.2 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 72.0 in Marietta. Marietta has a fair market rent (2br) of $925 vs $1,156 in Spencer (20% lower).
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Fair Market Rent (1BR)
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Housing Market
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSpencer has a median rent of $425 vs $713 in Marietta (68% lower). Marietta has a median property tax of $1,159 vs $1,813 in Spencer (36% lower). Marietta has a owner-occupied of 88.2% compared to 78.0% in Spencer.
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Median Property Tax
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Vacancy Rate
Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Spencer leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSpencer has a work from home of 6.0% compared to 0.0% in Marietta. Spencer has a government sector of 40.0% compared to 16.3% in Marietta. Spencer has a private sector of 92.0% compared to 53.5% in Marietta.
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Government Sector
Crime & Safety
Source: FBI UCRViolent Crime Rate (per 1K)
Property Crime Rate (per 1K)
Murder Rate (per 1K)
Robbery Rate (per 1K)
Assault Rate (per 1K)
Burglary Rate (per 1K)
Larceny Rate (per 1K)
Violent Crime Clearance
Property Crime Clearance
Weather & Climate
Source: NOAA / Open-MeteoAvg Annual Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
Annual Snowfall
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Schools & Education — Marietta leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauMarietta has a bachelor's degree or higher of 13.1% compared to 11.9% in Spencer. Marietta has a high school diploma or higher of 35.4% compared to 34.9% in Spencer.
Public Schools
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
Colleges & Universities
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSMarietta has a population of 130, about 1x the size of Spencer (126).
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Foreign Born
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Black
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Asian
Marietta
Spencer
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSpencer has a work from home of 6.0% compared to 0.0% in Marietta. Marietta has a drive alone of 97.4% compared to 68.0% in Spencer.
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