Waycross, Georgia vs. Rome, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rome, New York is 16.4% more expensive than Waycross, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $58,205 in Rome, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Waycross, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rome, New York is more expensive than Waycross, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Rome
than in Waycross, Georgia
Waycross, GA vs. Rome, NY
Compared to Waycross, Rome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher