Fulton, NY vs Rome, NY

Fulton, NY and Rome, NY have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.4% difference in their overall index. Fulton scores 68 while Rome scores 70 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fulton is $856/month compared to $871/month in Rome — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fulton is more affordable at $100,900 median vs $137,200.

Median household income in Fulton is $52,123 compared to $58,857 in Rome (-11.4%). 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 Fulton spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Rome.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.3°F vs 46.6°F). Rome receives more rainfall at 43.8" per year compared to 39.6" in Fulton.