Covington, GA vs Rome, GA

Rome is moderately more affordable than Covington, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Covington scores 90 compared to 79 for Rome, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Covington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Covington is $1,162/month compared to $976/month in Rome — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rome is more affordable at $214,700 median vs $242,700.

Median household income in Covington is $47,797 compared to $51,106 in Rome (-6.5%). Rome offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Covington spend roughly 29.2% of their income on rent, more than the 22.9% in Rome.