Galesville, WI vs Rome, WI

Galesville is moderately more affordable than Rome, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Galesville scores 80 compared to 88 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 Galesville is $959/month compared to $1,033/month in Rome — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Galesville is more affordable at $219,100 median vs $290,000.

Median household income in Galesville is $69,007 compared to $88,281 in Rome (-21.8%). 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 Galesville spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14% in Rome.