Rome, WI vs Trempealeau, WI

Trempealeau is moderately more affordable than Rome, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Rome scores 88 compared to 82 for Trempealeau, 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 $1,033/month compared to $1,125/month in Trempealeau — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rome has cheaper rent, Trempealeau actually has lower median home values ($198,600 vs $290,000).

Median household income in Rome is $88,281 compared to $75,423 in Trempealeau (+17%). 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 14% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in Trempealeau.