Beecher, IL vs Rome, IL

Rome is moderately more affordable than Beecher, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Beecher scores 88 compared to 77 for Rome, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beecher can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beecher is $1,065/month compared to $1,107/month in Rome — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Beecher has cheaper rent, Rome actually has lower median home values ($155,700 vs $241,400).

Median household income in Beecher is $101,957 compared to $95,263 in Rome (+7%). The higher salaries in Beecher partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Beecher spend roughly 12.5% of their income on rent, less than the 13.9% in Rome.