Cost of Living in Rome, NY
Population 31,795 · New York · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
The Rome cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $137,000, rents near $871 a month. At 6.8%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Located 35 miles east of Syracuse, Rome falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 10% higher than Syracuse's $125,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Rome
The median home value in Rome is $137,200 — 55% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $871/month, 34% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $58,857/year is 21% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 56.4°F and lows of 36.9°F. Overall, Rome has a cost of living index of 54 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 46% less expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 30 | 32 | 41 | 55 | 69 | 76 | 81 | 79 | 72 | 59 | 47 | 36 |
| Low °F | 13 | 13 | 23 | 34 | 45 | 55 | 60 | 58 | 51 | 41 | 31 | 21 |
| Precip" | 2.50 | 2.37 | 3.43 | 3.72 | 4.46 | 4.20 | 4.25 | 3.60 | 3.95 | 4.67 | 3.72 | 2.95 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Rome, NY?
Rome has a cost index of 54 (100 = national average). It is 46% below the national average.
What is average rent in Rome, NY?
The median gross rent in Rome is $871 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Rome?
The median home value in Rome is $137,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Rome?
The median household income in Rome is $58,857 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Rome, NY?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Rome is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.
Is Rome, NY affordable?
Yes, Rome is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 54 — about 46% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Rome?
Rome has average high temperatures of 56.4°F and average lows of 36.9°F. Annual precipitation is 43.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Rome at a Glance
- Population
- 31,795
- Median Income
- $58,857
- Home Value
- $137,200
- Median Rent
- $871/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.8%
- Avg High Temp
- 56.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.5%
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