Conrad, MT vs Troy, MT

Troy is moderately more affordable than Conrad, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Conrad scores 73 compared to 65 for Troy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Conrad can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Conrad is $888/month compared to $573/month in Troy — a 55% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Troy has cheaper rent, Conrad actually has lower median home values ($158,400 vs $182,100).

Median household income in Conrad is $47,348 compared to $36,641 in Troy (+29.2%). While Conrad is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Conrad spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 18.8% in Troy.