Colorado City, TX vs Roma, TX

Roma is moderately more affordable than Colorado City, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Colorado City scores 60 compared to 57 for Roma, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Colorado City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colorado City is $718/month compared to $552/month in Roma — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Roma has cheaper rent, Colorado City actually has lower median home values ($61,100 vs $87,700).

Median household income in Colorado City is $48,173 compared to $27,741 in Roma (+73.7%). While Colorado City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Colorado City spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 23.9% in Roma.