Demopolis, AL vs Troy, AL

Demopolis is moderately more affordable than Troy, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Demopolis scores 68 compared to 78 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 Demopolis is $687/month compared to $943/month in Troy — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Demopolis is more affordable at $198,900 median vs $214,100.

Median household income in Demopolis is $41,457 compared to $47,595 in Troy (-12.9%). While Troy is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Demopolis spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, less than the 23.8% in Troy.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.1°F vs 64.5°F). Demopolis receives more rainfall at 54.9" per year compared to 54.6" in Troy.