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Marysville vs Upper Arlington

Marysville, Ohio versus Upper Arlington, Ohio: a factual, side-by-side comparison of cost of living, housing, safety, schools, and climate. Greener figures rank better among US places.

Overall livability

Marysville

Mixed · objective livability45/100

Upper Arlington

Solid · objective livability53/100

Upper Arlington edges out Marysville on overall objective livability (53 vs 45 of 100), though each leads on different factors below.

Factor-by-factor comparison

FactorMarysvilleUpper Arlington
Affordability
Median Household Income$89k$145k
Cost of Living$52k$48k
Home Value$250k$527k
Monthly Rent$1k$1k
Monthly Owner Costs$2k$3k
Property Tax Rate1.35%1.82%
Income Tax5.00%6.00%
Sales Tax7.24%7.24%
Estimated total tax burden11.18%15.00%
Unemployment3.2%2.2%
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F29°F
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F74°F
Annual Precipitation40.5 in44.7 in
Annual Snowfall24.0 in19.0 in
Sunny Days168 days168 days
Summer Humidity63°F63°F
Comfortable Days98 days100 days
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk25.927.4
Air Quality52 AQI53 AQI
School Quality41.3100.0
Violent Crime507/100k117/100k
Property Crime1243/100k1021/100k
Community
Population25,80636,500
Median Age37.240.3
Racial Diversity0.210.24
Male/Female Ratio0.791.00
Political LeaningR+32D+32
White (%)87.7%85.2%
Black (%)2.8%0.9%
Hispanic (%)3.8%3.1%
Asian (%)1.7%7.0%
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%3.8%
Getting Around
Commute Time24 min19 min
Walkability5.8/2010.8/20
Airport Distance29 mi10 mi
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access95.7%97.4%
Amenities Nearby17.05244.93
Park & Nature AccessModerateLimited

Each figure is colored by how it ranks among all US places: green is strong, amber average, red weaker. Neutral factors (population, demographics, target-style climate) show their percentile without a better/worse claim.

Frequently asked questions

Is Marysville or Upper Arlington more affordable?
Upper Arlington has the lower cost of living: its index is $48k, compared with Marysville's $52k and Upper Arlington's $48k. Median rent is $1k in Marysville versus $1k in Upper Arlington.
Is Marysville or Upper Arlington safer?
Upper Arlington has the lower violent crime rate. Marysville reports 507/100k and Upper Arlington reports 117/100k (violent crimes per 100,000 residents).
Are homes cheaper in Marysville or Upper Arlington?
The median home value is $250k in Marysville and $527k in Upper Arlington, so homes are more affordable in Marysville.
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