Eureka, KS vs Troy, KS

Eureka is moderately more affordable than Troy, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Eureka scores 59 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 Eureka is $706/month compared to $814/month in Troy — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Eureka is more affordable at $73,100 median vs $109,600.

Median household income in Eureka is $45,121 compared to $50,900 in Troy (-11.4%). 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 Eureka spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in Troy.