salaryRent is lower than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,720 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Georgia. It is number 43 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rome?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rome
| Size | Rome | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $665 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $884 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,004 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,281 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,075 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rome overall?
Everyday prices in the Rome metro area are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Rome
Life in Rome
What jobs pay in Rome
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $142,090 | 10.5% |
| Physician Assistant | $122,440 | 12.2% |
| Software Developer | $118,030 | 12.6% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $112,970 | 13.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $83,880 | 17.8% |
| Operations Manager | $83,750 | 17.8% |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,200 | 17.9% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $76,150 | 19.6% |
| Accountant | $74,640 | 20.0% |
| Lawyer | $74,410 | 20.0% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,360 | 23.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,060 | 23.7% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,710 | 24.2% |
| HVAC Technician | $52,040 | 28.7% |
| Truck Driver | $50,960 | 29.3% |
| Plumber | $48,400 | 30.8% |
| Electrician | $47,550 | 31.4% |
| Firefighter | $44,780 | 33.3% |
| Carpenter | $42,000 | 35.5% |
| Medical Assistant | $38,240 | 39.0% |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,220 | 40.1% |
| Customer Service Representative | $36,700 | 40.6% |
| Restaurant Cook | $33,620 | 44.4% |
| Warehouse Worker | $33,590 | 44.4% |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,590 | 48.8% |
| Cashier | $28,280 | 52.7% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,980 | 71.1% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rome?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $383 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $234,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,430 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rome, GA?
Renting in Rome costs a median of about $1,243 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Rome?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,720 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rome cheap or expensive?
Rome is rated OK: rent takes 25.4% of the typical household income of $58,708. It ranks 43rd cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rome?
The median homeowner in Rome pays $2,309 a year in property taxes, about 0.99% of the median home value.
Is Rome more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Rome?
The median home value in Rome is $234,300, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
38,189 people live in Rome. Numbers are typical (middle) values.