Factoryville, PA vs Rome, PA

Rome is moderately more affordable than Factoryville, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Factoryville scores 79 compared to 71 for Rome, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Factoryville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Factoryville is $1,023/month compared to $856/month in Rome — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rome is more affordable at $147,500 median vs $187,500.

Median household income in Factoryville is $51,635 compared to $59,286 in Rome (-12.9%). 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 Factoryville spend roughly 23.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Rome.