Rome, IL vs St. David, IL

St. David is moderately more affordable than Rome, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Rome scores 77 compared to 69 for St. David, 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 Rome is $1,107/month compared to $1,000/month in St. David — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. David is more affordable at $60,200 median vs $155,700.

Median household income in Rome is $95,263 compared to $55,324 in St. David (+72.2%). 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 Rome spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in St. David.

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