Cost of Living in Marianna, FL

Population 6,815 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

45
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $36,346, median household incomes in Marianna land roughly 51% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Around 21% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Located 65 miles west of Tallahassee, Marianna is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 64% lower than Tallahassee's $276,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 32
Rent 64

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Marianna

The median home value in Marianna is $98,300 — 68% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $841/month, 36% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $36,346/year is 51% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 79.4°F and lows of 57.2°F. Overall, Marianna has a cost of living index of 45 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 55% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$98,300
68% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$186,412
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$841/mo
36% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
9.7x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 55.2%
Renter-occupied 44.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$841
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,455/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
30.3 min
12% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.3%
Carpooled
8.1%
Walked
3.0%
Work from home
2.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$36,346
51% below avg
Per Capita Income
$20,220
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
17% below avg
Poverty Rate
21.1%
Labor Force Participation
46.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 6.1%
Graduate degree 6.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.1
Male median age 35.9
Female median age 37.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
79.4°F
Avg Low
57.2°F
Annual Precip
51.1"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 636774808891929189817265
Low °F 414449556471737369584743
Precip" 4.044.495.013.723.155.075.104.934.063.063.674.81

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

91%
4-Year Graduation Rate
15.4:1
Student-teacher ratio
22
Public schools
6,390
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Marianna, FL?

Marianna has a cost index of 45 (100 = national average). It is 55% below the national average.

What is average rent in Marianna, FL?

The median gross rent in Marianna is $841 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Marianna?

The median home value in Marianna is $98,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Marianna?

The median household income in Marianna is $36,346 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Marianna, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Marianna is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Marianna, FL affordable?

Yes, Marianna is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 45 — about 55% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Marianna?

Marianna has average high temperatures of 79.4°F and average lows of 57.2°F. Annual precipitation is 51.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Marianna at a Glance

Population
6,815
Median Income
$36,346
Home Value
$98,300
Median Rent
$841/mo
Unemployment
4.0%
Avg High Temp
79.4°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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