Girard, OH vs Troy, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Girard is 20.7% cheaper than Troy. With a cost index of 61 vs 77, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Girard to Troy should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Girard is $736/month compared to $934/month in Troy — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Girard is more affordable at $105,700 median vs $199,400.

Median household income in Girard is $42,861 compared to $70,450 in Troy (-39.2%). 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 Girard spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Troy.