Marietta, GA vs Memphis, TN
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
Memphis
76
#398 nationally
Marietta leads in crime level (8.2 vs 68.5). Marietta leads in median household income ($67,589 vs $48,090). Memphis leads in cost of living index (91 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marietta, GA | Memphis, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1559) | 76 (#398) |
| Population | 62,769 | 618,639 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $477,989 | $144,877 |
| Median Household Income | $67,589 | $48,090 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 8.2 | 68.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+25.4 |
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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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76 Score
Memphis, TN
Major Tennessee city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$144,877
Population
618,639
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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