Heath, OH vs Troy, OH

Troy is moderately more affordable than Heath, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Heath scores 84 compared to 77 for Troy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Heath can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Heath is $1,094/month compared to $934/month in Troy — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Troy is more affordable at $199,400 median vs $215,000.

Median household income in Heath is $74,773 compared to $70,450 in Troy (+6.1%). The higher salaries in Heath partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Heath spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Troy.