Cherryvale, KS vs Troy, KS

Cherryvale is moderately more affordable than Troy, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Cherryvale scores 56 compared to 64 for Troy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Troy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cherryvale is $688/month compared to $814/month in Troy — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cherryvale is more affordable at $53,300 median vs $109,600.

Median household income in Cherryvale is $47,411 compared to $50,900 in Troy (-6.9%). The higher salaries in Troy partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cherryvale spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in Troy.