Fort Payne, Alabama vs. Rome, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rome, Georgia is 8.7% more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $54,368 in Rome, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rome, Georgia is more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Rome
than in Fort Payne, Alabama
Fort Payne, AL vs. Rome, GA
Compared to Fort Payne, Rome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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