Cost of Living in Rome, GA
Rome, GA — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Rome, GA to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Rome, GA vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 90.2 | −9.8% |
| Housing | 60.3 | −39.7% |
| Goods | 96.3 | −3.7% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | −9.3% |
| Other services | 98.7 | −1.3% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Rome, GA
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $822 | $32,880/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $923 | $36,920/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,192 | $47,680/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,541 | $61,640/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,626 | $65,040/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Rome, GA
- Federal income tax$2,940
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,646
- Medicare (1.45%)$619
- Georgia income tax$1,592
- Take-home pay$34,874
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.19% state
Highest-paying jobs in Rome, GA
| Job | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,880 | $64,109 | $71,105 |
| General and Operations Manager | $83,750 | $64,024 | $71,011 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse | $61,710 | $49,184 | $54,551 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $50,960 | $41,104 | $45,590 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $45,980 | $37,361 | $41,439 |
| First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $37,670 | $31,116 | $34,511 |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,220 | $30,777 | $34,136 |
| Office Clerks, General | $37,000 | $30,612 | $33,953 |
| Customer Service Representative | $36,700 | $30,387 | $33,703 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $34,190 | $28,500 | $31,610 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $34,150 | $28,470 | $31,577 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $33,590 | $28,049 | $31,110 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $32,760 | $27,425 | $30,418 |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,590 | $25,794 | $28,609 |
| Cashier | $28,280 | $24,054 | $26,679 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $26,890 | $22,981 | $25,489 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $20,980 | $18,421 | $20,431 |
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rome, GA expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Rome, GA metro area are 90.2% of the U.S. average, with housing at 60.3%. It is the #288 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Rome, GA?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $54,097 in Rome, GA (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $42,670.
How much is rent in Rome, GA?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Rome, GA are $822 for a studio, $923 for one bedroom, $1,192 for two bedrooms and $1,541 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Rome, GA
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $83,750
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $83,880
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $61,710
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Nursing Assistant — $37,220
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $37,670
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $26,890
- Waiter and Waitress — $20,980
Sales and Related Occupations
- Retail Salesperson — $30,590
- Cashier — $28,280
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Office Clerks, General — $37,000
- Customer Service Representative — $36,700
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $45,980
Production Occupations
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $34,190
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $50,960
- Stocker and Order Filler — $34,150
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $33,590
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $32,760