Rome, PA vs Troy, PA

Troy is moderately more affordable than Rome, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Rome scores 71 compared to 65 for Troy, 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 $856/month compared to $633/month in Troy — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Troy has cheaper rent, Rome actually has lower median home values ($147,500 vs $148,600).

Median household income in Rome is $59,286 compared to $49,583 in Troy (+19.6%). 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 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Troy.