Brunswick, GA vs Rome, GA

Brunswick is moderately more affordable than Rome, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Brunswick scores 69 compared to 79 for Rome, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rome can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brunswick is $876/month compared to $976/month in Rome — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brunswick is more affordable at $128,300 median vs $214,700.

Median household income in Brunswick is $34,021 compared to $51,106 in Rome (-33.4%). While Rome is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brunswick spend roughly 30.9% of their income on rent, more than the 22.9% in Rome. The Rome ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.