Franklin, IL vs Rome, IL

Franklin is moderately more affordable than Rome, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Franklin scores 69 compared to 77 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 Franklin is $915/month compared to $1,107/month in Rome — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Franklin is more affordable at $103,300 median vs $155,700.

Median household income in Franklin is $66,250 compared to $95,263 in Rome (-30.5%). 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 Franklin spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Rome.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54°F vs 52.7°F). Franklin receives more rainfall at 38" per year compared to 37.6" in Rome.