Rome, ME Cost of Living


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Rome cost of living score
88.6
Less expensive
11.4% lower
than the US average
8.7% lower
than the Maine average
Rome, Maine gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.4% lower than the U.S. average and 8.7% higher than the average for Maine.

Rome, ME

Housing costs in Rome?
A typical home costs $355,300, which is 5.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.4% more expensive than the average Maine home, at $334,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rome costs $940 per month, which is 34.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 33.0% more than the state average of $1,250.

Can I afford Rome?
To live comfortably in Rome, Maine, a minimum annual income of $68,040 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rome?
Rome, Maine is an affordable town to call home. The cost of living in Rome is 13% lower than the state average, and 10.2% lower than the national average. Housing costs are especially attractive, with the median home value being 23% lower than the state median and 21.9% lower than the national median. This allows families to purchase more spacious homes for a much lower cost than they would in other parts of Maine and across the country. The cost of groceries, healthcare, and transportation are all much lower than most other places throughout the US as well. All these factors make Rome an ideal place for those looking for an affordable place to live without sacrificing comfort or convenience.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRomeMaineUnited States
  88.697.0100.0
  105.6107.1100
  93.896.5100.0
  97.1103.4100.0
  $355,300$334,000$338,100
  105.5%103.6%100.0%
  86.179.2100.0
  90.292.2100.0

   100=National Average

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