Middlebury, IN vs Rome City, IN

Rome City is moderately more affordable than Middlebury, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Middlebury scores 84 compared to 77 for Rome City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Middlebury can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Middlebury is $1,072/month compared to $846/month in Rome City — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rome City has cheaper rent, Middlebury actually has lower median home values ($230,300 vs $231,300).

Median household income in Middlebury is $81,094 compared to $72,054 in Rome City (+12.5%). While Middlebury is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Middlebury spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Rome City.