Coleman, TX vs Roma, TX

Roma is moderately more affordable than Coleman, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Coleman scores 62 compared to 57 for Roma, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Coleman can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Coleman is $732/month compared to $552/month in Roma — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Roma has cheaper rent, Coleman actually has lower median home values ($75,000 vs $87,700).

Median household income in Coleman is $50,294 compared to $27,741 in Roma (+81.3%). While Coleman is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Coleman spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 23.9% in Roma.