Marietta, GA vs Wilson, NC

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

vs

Wilson

72.4

#899 nationally

Marietta leads in crime level (8.2 vs 15.9). Marietta leads in median household income ($67,589 vs $46,891). Wilson leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 27.3 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Marietta, GA Wilson, NC
WhereAtHome Score 66.3 (#1559) 72.4 (#899)
Population 62,769 47,833
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $477,989 $217,005
Median Household Income $67,589 $46,891
Average Commute 27.3 min 21.4 min
Walk Score 36 31
Crime Level 8.2 15.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 116 93
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+14.9 Even